Arvind Kejriwal arrest: Germany takes U-turn after Modi govt summons diplomat
India protests Germany's remark on Arvind Kejriwal's arrest: 'Most unwarranted' But the firm counter launched by MEA reaped results as German spokesman yesterday refused to share any details about the summoning in Delhi and also chose not to comment on the case. After Germany, US reacts to Kejriwal's arrest: 'Encourage timely legal process’ The spokesman stated : “Have commented on the case.
Would not report from confidential conversations now. Both sides have a great interest in deepening the cooperation and we and the Indian side look forward to the next government consultations, which are expected to take place in the autumn of this year.
The Indian Constitution guarantees basic human rights and freedoms. We share these democratic values with India as a strategic partner." The response of the spokesperson was in German language and this is the closest translation.
Kejriwal’s case: Foreign governments must respect India’s sovereignty The German response came at a time when India made it very clear that democratic countries like the US have to be very careful in commenting on fellow (in this case the largest) democracies over the due process of law. New Delhi has also made it clear that commenting on internal affairs of third countries is a two way street and will lead to bad precedents.
It is understood another country from Western Europe has quietly informed India that it will not comment on the arrest of Kejriwal in an ED money laundering probe in the Delhi Excise Policy scam. (Disclaimer: This story first appeared on hindustantimes.com)Milestone Alert!
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