When India Was a Human Rights Leader.

The article discusses the significance of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) as it marks its 75th anniversary, highlighting India's historical role in its creation and contrasting it with the current human rights situation in the country. It notes that key Indian diplomats, such as Hansa Mehta and Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit, were instrumental in advocating for universal human rights principles during the UDHR's formation. However, under the current government led by the Bharatiya Janata Party, India faces criticism for its poor human rights record, including restrictions on press freedom and attacks on human rights defenders. The article calls for the international community to hold India accountable to its human rights obligations, emphasizing the need to uphold the values enshrined in the UDHR. [Extracted from the article]