MUMBAI: US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti on Wednesday said efforts should be made to ensure that every section of society, including ethnic or religious minorities, feels they have an equal stake in the country's democracy.
Responding to a question on concerns about the communal tone of the ongoing election campaign in India and its impact on India-US relations, Garcetti said he would not tell anyone how to run a democracy, and added that Indians "should Will take care of democracy.
"I would also say broadly that diversity, equity, inclusion and access are not just election day (concerns). They are there all the time, democracy is a daily referendum," he told reporters on the sidelines of an event on diversity. Said. By the US Consulate here."We all have to work, as we do in America, (to ensure) that everyone, whether it's an ethnic or religious minority, whether it's a woman or a youth, whether it's poor, everyone “To feel that they have an equal stake in democracy,” he said.
It may be noted that complaints have been made to the Election Commission by some political parties regarding the alleged communal nature of messaging during the ongoing elections in India.
Asked about India's decision to declare state mourning following the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Garcetti said he respects nations and their relationships, and in times of tragedies, it's the best thing a country can do. Can, that is to console.
Amid widespread protests on US college campuses against the situation in the Gaza Strip and reports of some Indian students facing action by universities there, Garcetti said he wanted to reassure Indian parents that the safety of their children is being taken care of. will be kept. America loves Indian students very much.The ambassador said that last year India became the largest source destination for students from around the world and a quarter of foreign students in US universities are from India.
Politician-turned-diplomat Karrier said it was natural to have opinions among students and as long as the protest was peaceful, there was no need to worry.
He also assured the Indian students that they will get their visas before the start of the academic session and all five visa issuing centers are making efforts to ensure the same.
Garcetti said it has been a very good week for India-US relations, pointing to the first shipment of a jointly developed malaria vaccine being sent to Africa, saying that when the two countries come together, they can help the world in every way possible. Can help a person become a better leader. life.
Responding to a question on concerns about the communal tone of the ongoing election campaign in India and its impact on India-US relations, Garcetti said he would not tell anyone how to run a democracy, and added that Indians "should Will take care of democracy.
"I would also say broadly that diversity, equity, inclusion and access are not just election day (concerns). They are there all the time, democracy is a daily referendum," he told reporters on the sidelines of an event on diversity. Said. By the US Consulate here."We all have to work, as we do in America, (to ensure) that everyone, whether it's an ethnic or religious minority, whether it's a woman or a youth, whether it's poor, everyone “To feel that they have an equal stake in democracy,” he said.
It may be noted that complaints have been made to the Election Commission by some political parties regarding the alleged communal nature of messaging during the ongoing elections in India.
Asked about India's decision to declare state mourning following the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Garcetti said he respects nations and their relationships, and in times of tragedies, it's the best thing a country can do. Can, that is to console.
Amid widespread protests on US college campuses against the situation in the Gaza Strip and reports of some Indian students facing action by universities there, Garcetti said he wanted to reassure Indian parents that the safety of their children is being taken care of. will be kept. America loves Indian students very much.The ambassador said that last year India became the largest source destination for students from around the world and a quarter of foreign students in US universities are from India.
Politician-turned-diplomat Karrier said it was natural to have opinions among students and as long as the protest was peaceful, there was no need to worry.
He also assured the Indian students that they will get their visas before the start of the academic session and all five visa issuing centers are making efforts to ensure the same.
Garcetti said it has been a very good week for India-US relations, pointing to the first shipment of a jointly developed malaria vaccine being sent to Africa, saying that when the two countries come together, they can help the world in every way possible. Can help a person become a better leader. life.
