WASHINGTON: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi denied that discrimination against minorities existed under his government during a press conference with US President Joe Biden. Biden sai
Biden said he discussed human rights and other democratic values with Modi on Thursday , after rights advocates and his Democratic Party's progressive lawmakers urged him to raise the issue publicly.
"Our Constitution and our government, and we have proved democracy can deliver. When I say deliver; caste, creed, religion, gender - there is no scope for any discrimination ," Modi told reporters at the White House. The US president rolled out the White House red carpet for Modi on Thursday as part of his effort to jump-start a stronger US-India relationship.
US Senator Bernie Sanders said Modi's"aggressive Hindu nationalism" has"left little space for India's religious minorities".Rights groups say there has been an attack on dissidents, minorities and journalists in India since Modi took office in 2014.
日本 最新ニュース, 日本 見出し
Similar News:他のニュース ソースから収集した、これに似たニュース記事を読むこともできます。
India's PM Modi to join Biden in rare press conference, questions limitedIt is unusual for Mr Modi to take questions from the media, beyond occasional interviews. Read more at straitstimes.com.
続きを読む »
Biden, Modi to deepen US-India cooperation in White House talksWASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are expected to deepen defense and technology cooperation between their countries during Modi's official visit to the White House, despite lingering concerns about human rights in India. Two days of carefully orchestrated official e
続きを読む »
Biden, Modi hail new era for India, US relations amid flurry of dealsDeals on defence and commerce are aimed at countering China’s global influence. Read more at straitstimes.com.
続きを読む »
Biden calls religious pluralism 'core principle' for India, USWASHINGTON: President Joe Biden on Thursday (Jun 22) called religious freedom a 'core principle' for India and the United States, in a gentle nudge as he welcomed India's Hindu nationalist prime minister, Narenda Modi. Modi has faced criticism over the rights of religious minorities in India, with rights g
続きを読む »
Modi visits US to deepen ties, says no doubting India's position on UkraineThe visit is expected to see the two countries expand cooperation in the defence industry and high-tech sectors. Read more at straitstimes.com.
続きを読む »
Tesla's Musk says eyeing significant India investments after meeting ModiMr Modi has invited Mr Musk to “explore opportunities in India', the foreign ministry tweeted. Read more at straitstimes.com.
続きを読む »