The US is “closely watching” Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s conviction and sentencing in India, as well as his disqualification from Parliament, according to a spokesperson for President Joe Biden’s administration in Washington DC (source)
With Biden set to host a “Summit for Democracy” and Prime Minister Narendra Modi expected to virtually participate, the US not only stated that it was monitoring the case involving opposition leader Rahul Gandhi in India but also emphasized…
“So respect for the rule of law and judicial independence is a cornerstone of any democracy, and we’re keeping a close eye on Mr. Gandhi’s case in Indian courts, and we’re engaging with the Government of India on our shared commitment to democratic values – including, o…
He was responding to a journalist’s question about the Biden Administration’s position on Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification from Lok Sabha membership. The journalist drew the attention of the US State Department in particular…
On Wednesday, Biden will host the second edition of the Summit for Democracy. Modi is one of the leaders who will take part virtually. “In our engagements with our Indian partners, we continue to emphasize the importance of democratic principles and human rights protection, including freedom of expression, as a key to strengthening both our democracies,” Patel said.
When asked if the Biden Administration had any engagement with Rahul Gandhi, Patel stated that it was normal and standard for the US to engage with opposition party members in any country with which it had bilateral relations. “But I don’t have a specification…
The US State Department recently released a report on the global human rights situation. It cited instances of human rights violations in India, such as alleged unlawful and arbitrary killings and alleged attempts to limit press freedom…
The Biden Administration has expressed to the Modi Government its concerns about the US perception of India’s democratic backsliding.
On April 12, last year, Biden’s Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, stated that the US was “monitoring some recent concerning developments in India, including a rise in human rights abuses by some government, police, and prison officials.” He was following…
When Jaishankar hosted Blinken for the G20 Foreign Ministers meeting earlier this month in New Delhi, the US side raised the issue of perceptions of democratic backsliding in India once more. The US State Department stated last month that…
The raids came just weeks after the broadcaster was chastised by the government and the ruling BJP for airing a documentary titled “India: The Modi Question.” The documentary’s first segment focused on the communal riots…