Days after the US released a report on the status of human rights in India, the Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday said the report is deeply biased and reflects a poor understanding of India.

Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the government holds no value to the report.

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“This report is deeply biased and reflects a poor understanding of India. We attach no value to it and urge you to do the same,” Randhir Jaiswal told reporters during a weekly briefing today.

#WATCH | On the US State Department report on Human Rights, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal says, “This report is deeply biased and reflects a poor understanding of India. We attach no value to it and urge you to do the same.” pic.twitter.com/4XIHgnoswP

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The MEA reaction comes after the US State Department came down heavily on India for human rights vioation in Manipur, harrassment of minorities, restrictions on freedom of expression and media, AFSPA, terrorism, and alleged unlawful killings, among others.