The US government released a human rights report noting abuses in India and Pakistan. The report stated India took minimal steps to combat abuses. Pakistan rarely took credible steps. The report documented instances in 2024. Rights groups fault Narendra Modi's government for its treatment of minorities. India denies discrimination and says its policies benefit everyone.
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