THE DEBATE IN THE UK PARLIAMENT
According to PTI, the debate took place after an e-petition titled, “Urge the Indian government to ensure the safety of protesters and press freedom,” received 1,00,000 signatures and was approved by the House of Commons Petition Committee.
During the debate, a group comprising approximately a dozen cross-party members of the British Parliament discussed the alleged “use of force” against those protesting the agricultural reforms in India and scribes being targeted for reporting the protests.
According to PTI, British government minister deputed to respond to the debate, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) Minister Nigel Adams reiterated the government line, that agricultural reforms are a “domestic matter” for India, but also said that the close UK-India relationship did not hinder the UK in any way from raising difficult issues with India.
Acknowledging the “alarm and uncertainty” caused among British communities with family…