Germany took a jibe at India’s democracy on the arrest of Mohammad Zubair
On the arrest of Alt News co-founder Mohamed Zubair, the German Foreign Ministry has taken a jibe at India’s democracy. The question was asked on the arrest of Mohammad Zubair at the German Foreign Ministry’s press conference on Wednesday.
The German Foreign Ministry said in response, “India calls itself the largest democracy in the world. In such a situation, democratic values such as freedom of expression and press can be expected from him. Necessary space should be given to the press. We are committed to freedom of expression. We support freedom of the press around the world. This is something that is of great importance. And this applies in India as well. Independent reporting is vital to any society. The ban on journalism is a matter of concern. Journalists cannot be put in jail for speaking and writing.
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The German Foreign Ministry said, “We have information about that arrest in India. Our Embassy in New Delhi is watching this. We are also in touch with EU on this matter. The EU has a dialogue with India on human rights. Therein lies the freedom of expression and the press.
A spokesman for the German Foreign Ministry was asked by Richard Walker, the editor-in-chief of the broadcaster DW, that Germany remains vocal about freedom of the press and opposes the arrest of journalists anywhere. But why is there a difference in this matter with respect to India? Why is Germany not taking a tough stand on India?
On this, the German Foreign Ministry said, “I would not say that did not criticize at the time. I have always been vocal about freedom of expression and the press.
