India News Live Updates, 17 October 2026: US lawmakers urge Marco Rubio to raise CJP protest handling during India visit
A coalition of progressive American lawmakers has penned a letter to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, ahead of his impending visit to India. The lawmakers implore Rubio to address the handling of protests by the Citizen Rights Protection (CJP) movement during his meetings with Indian officials. Rising apprehensions concerning civil liberties and student dissent prompted this appeal, as the lawmakers anticipate that Rubio will raise pertinent questions during his multi-city tour with a focus on bilateral energy, trade, and strategic ties.
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