It states that many beleaguered activists have faced heavy jail sentences, torture, and murder whilst lacking international support. Since 2006, this year sees the most number of countries shift towards a ‘not free status,’ according to the report.
Deterioration in Rights, Liberties, Says Report
“The fall of India from the upper ranks of free nations could have a particularly damaging impact on global democratic standards,” states the report.
The decline has only increased with PM Modi’s re-election in 2019, the report further states.
Freedom House also raised concerns over the crackdown in the country amid the CAA and NRC protests, and added that “judicial independence has also come under strain” in the country.
On ‘Love Jihad’ Laws and Lockdown
India’s controversial ‘love jihad’ laws also find a mention in the report, which also raises concerns over the condition of millions of migrants workers during the COVID-induced lockdown in the country last year.
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