India Highlights Minority Persecution in Pakistan at Global Forums

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Congress MP Shashi Tharoor emphasize the alarming treatment of minorities in Pakistan, underscoring India's diplomatic efforts to address human rights concerns.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar detailed 10 incidents of atrocities against Hindus in Pakistan during February 2025, including abductions, forced conversions, and police action.
Additional cases of violence against Sikhs, Ahmadiyyas, and Christians were reported, including attacks, threats, desecration of graves, and blasphemy charges.
India raised these issues at international platforms such as the UNHRC and UNGA, criticizing Pakistan's human rights record and governance failures.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor supported Jaishankar's remarks, calling the situation 'extremely disturbing' and noting the lack of direct dialogue between the two nations.
India also expressed regional concerns about minority rights in Bangladesh, citing 72 incidents in 2025 and over 2,400 in 2024.