US Refuses to Compare Kejriwal's Arrest to Pakistan Opposition Crackdown Despite Calls for Consistency
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A journalist questioned the US on its silence on arrests of Pakistani opposition leaders while being vocal about the arrest of Indian opposition leader Arvind Kejriwal.
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The US State Department spokesperson refused to equate the two cases, saying the US wants to see rule of law and human rights upheld in Pakistan.
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Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by India's Enforcement Directorate on March 21st in a case related to Delhi's excise policy.
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India's External Affairs Minister Jaishankar responded that countries should not interfere in each other's internal affairs.
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Jaishankar said India takes strong objection to other countries commenting on its politics.