"India Summons US Official Over Remarks on Kejriwal Arrest"

India summoned a US State Department official after the department called for fair legal treatment of opposition leader Arvind Kejriwal, who was arrested last week, leading to tensions ahead of the upcoming national elections. The Ministry of External Affairs objected to the US State Department's remarks, emphasizing respect for sovereignty and internal affairs. Kejriwal's arrest has been viewed as politically motivated, with Amnesty International warning of a government crackdown on opposition figures, while the Indian National Congress accused the ruling BJP of using the tax department to "cripple" their finances.