A U.N. committee has accused India of systematically discriminating against Christians and Muslims

The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination has published a report in which it expressed serious concern about the situation of religious minorities in India. According to the published data, the organization’s experts accused Indian authorities of systematically infringing on the rights of Muslims and Christians, particularly among members of lower castes and indigenous tribes.

, in the report—which was the result of the first review of the situation in the country in 19 years—human rights advocates emphasized that believers from these communities face constant pressure. In particular, numerous cases of violence, hate speech, and campaigns to forcibly convert citizens to Hinduism have been documented. At the same time, laws are in effect in several states that effectively prohibit conversion to Christianity.

Experts drew attention to the legislative aspect of discrimination: Christians and Muslims from the “untouchable” caste are deprived of government benefits enjoyed by Hindus, Sikhs, and Buddhists. According to information provided by the source, 747 incidents were documented in 2025 alone, including the disruption of religious services, arrests, and the forcible expulsion of families from their communities.

In response to the allegations, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs called the experts’ findings “politically motivated” and “extremely malicious.” Despite this, the UN Committee has required the Indian government to report within two years on measures to ensure accountability of law enforcement agencies and protect the rights of tribal communities.