US report praises religious freedom in India
A US government report on Monday praised the religious freedom in India despite mentioning instances of attacks on religious minorities, and lauded the ``independent'' judiciary and a ``vibrant'' civil society for acting against violations whenever they occur.
For the first time, a US Congress-backed panel on religious freedom would visit India next month to gain perspective on Indian government's response to allegations of communal violence in Gujarat, Orissa and other parts of the country.