Kanwar Yatra: US Spokesperson Gives Reality Check To Pakistan Reporter Over ‘Anti-India’ Question

The United States has acknowledged the controversial directives issued in the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, requiring eateries along the Kanwar Yatra route to display owners' names. The Supreme Court of India has intervened, issuing an interim stay on these directives, stirring a significant debate on religious freedom and equal treatment in India. This issue was highlighted during a U.S. State Department briefing by a Pakistani journalist, prompting U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller to emphasize the importance of religious equality.