India has vehemently criticized Switzerland’s comments on minority rights at the UNHRC, describing them as “surprising, shallow, and ill-informed.” Indian diplomat Kshitij Tyagi urged Switzerland to address its own domestic issues with racism and discrimination instead of making unfounded allegations about India. This exchange underscores India’s growing assertiveness in countering perceived biased critiques from Western nations and emphasizes its role as a multicultural democracy committed to pluralism and political inclusion. By challenging Switzerland’s moral authority, India reinforces its stance against politicization in human rights discussions and highlights the hypocrisy of external scrutiny directed toward countries with their own human rights issues.