InternationalWednesday, 26 August 2026·The Hindu - National
UN CERD review on India flags hate speech, hate crimes and rights violations
The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination raised grave concern in its 11th periodic review of India on August 26, 2026.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In August 2026, the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (UNCERD) completed India’s 11th periodic review and said it was gravely concerned about reported violations affecting Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Dalits and Rohingya refugees.
Key specifics
- The review was the 11th periodic review of India by UNCERD in 2026.
- The Indian delegation was led by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, according to the report.
- The Committee cited concerns over Rohingya, Bengali-speaking Muslims, migrants and asylum-seekers.
- The press note referred to the 2017 Home Affairs order and the April 2025 Pahalgam attack in Kashmir.
- UNCERD called for prompt, thorough and impartial investigations and for ensuring accountability.
Exam lens
International relations and human rights, UNCERD, 11th periodic review, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, Rohingya, non-refoulement — TNPSC may ask which UN body reviews racial discrimination and what concerns it raised about India.