NEW DELHI: Indian diplomat Kshitij Tyagi delivered a pointy response to Switzerland on the fifth Assembly of the sixtieth Session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC), calling its feedback on India “shocking, shallow and ill-informed.”Talking on the session, Tyagi stated, “Because it holds the UNHRC presidency, it’s all the extra vital for Switzerland to keep away from losing the council’s time with narratives which are blatantly false and don’t do justice to the truth of India.”He added that as an alternative of criticizing India, Switzerland ought to concentrate on addressing its personal challenges, equivalent to “racism, systematic discrimination and xenophobia.” Highlighting India’s range and democratic credentials, Tyagi stated, “Because the world’s largest, most various and vibrant democracy, with a civilizational embrace of pluralism, India stays prepared to assist Switzerland deal with these considerations.”Tyagi’s remarks underscore India’s insistence that discussions on the UNHRC be based mostly on info somewhat than “false narratives.” He emphasised that India expects even pleasant nations to respect the integrity of the council and keep away from losing time on unsubstantiated claims.Yesterday, Switzerland on the UN stated, “In India, we name on the Authorities to take efficient measures to guard the minorities and uphold the rights to the liberty of expression and the liberty of the media.”