The India section of the report said local human rights organisations, minority political parties and affected communities criticised the country's government for the delayed action to stop violence and provide humanitarian assistance in Manipur.

The MEA had earlier criticised the US State Department spokesperson's remarks, asserting that casting doubt on India's legal processes was unwarranted and could set unhealthy precedents.

US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller indicated that the United States was open to examining alternative options, with some US politicians pressing the Biden administration to not acknowledge the results of the February 8 elections until the suggested probe.