The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) from India expressed serious objection to comments made by a US State Department spokesperson regarding legal matters in India. The MEA stressed the significance of respecting the sovereignty and internal affairs of other countries in diplomatic interactions, especially when it comes to fellow democracies. This reaction was prompted by the US State Department spokesperson's response to a query about India summoning the German envoy over statements related to Chief Minister Kejriwal's arrest.
In response to the US State Department spokesperson's call for a fair, transparent, and timely legal process for Chief Minister Kejriwal, the MEA emphasized the independence and integrity of India's judiciary. They defended India's legal system, citing an independent judiciary committed to delivering fair and prompt outcomes. The MEA condemned any insinuations that could undermine trust in the country's legal processes, asserting that such doubts were baseless and unjustified.
The dispute escalated when Germany also weighed in on Kejriwal's arrest, with the German foreign ministry expressing concerns and emphasizing the need for upholding judicial independence and democratic principles. In response, India summoned the German deputy envoy to protest against what they perceived as interference in their internal judicial matters. The MEA from India criticized any biased assumptions and external commentary on India's legal proceedings, labeling them as unwarranted and inappropriate.