Washington: US diplomat in India Eric Garcetti has dismissed the concerns expressed by some sections about democracy in India. He expressed “100 percent” confidence that Washington can trust its relationship with New Delhi. He also said that the relationship between the two countries will be one of the defining relationships of the 21st century. “India is going to be a vibrant democracy in the next ten years in terms of free and fair elections, which it is today,” Garcetti said at an event organized by the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), a top US think-tank. Is.”
‘Some things are worse and some are better’
In response to a question on concerns being raised about the state of democracy in India, he said, “Some things are bad and some are better.” Their law is that you don’t have to go more than two kilometers to vote. For a person living in remote mountains who cannot come to vote, the voting machine is taken to him to cast his vote, even if he has to walk for two days.
‘I am impressed by many things about Indians’
Eric Garcetti said that during elections in India, vehicles are checked to ensure that no one is carrying excessive amounts of cash. Garcetti said that he is impressed by the many things Indians do in which they are better than Americans. He said, “I believe 100 percent with all my heart that not only in the times to come, but even now, India is one of the most vibrant democracies in the world.”
‘America and India are together’
Garcetti, considered close to US President Joe Biden, said, “I believe 100 percent that we can trust the relationship with India.” The relationship between the two countries is going to be one of the defining relationships of the 21st century. America and India are in this together.” Garcetti also praised the separation of powers between the states and the central government in India. (Language)
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