India rebukes US religious freedom panel over temple attacks, calls report distorted

India's MEA has publicly rejected a US Commission on International Religious Freedom report that allegedly highlights attacks on Hindu temples in the US, accusing the panel of presenting a distorted and selective picture of India. The exchange signals a diplomatic spat over religious freedom reporting, with India defending its record while the US panel raises concerns about temple security. The impact is primarily diplomatic, with potential implications for US-India relations and diaspora politics.