NEW DELHI: US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti on Wednesday hailed India for executing the world’s largest democratic election Lok Sabha polls 2024 with such vibrance.
Calling the elections extraordinary and inspiring Garcetti said, “It’s extraordinary to see the world’s largest democracy execute the biggest election in the world and we’ve seen incredible, vibrant campaigning, we’ve seen parties, we’ve seen rallies, and it’s something, just as a first-time observer, that is very inspiring to see.”
Garcetti called India a natural partner of the US.He further stated, “So, you know, I wish India and Indians luck… India is the fastest-growing economy in the developing world. America is the fastest-growing economy in the developed world. We’re natural partners and we’re friends and if the US and India can continue expanding our economies together, we can not only do good things for our own countries, jobs, and economic prosperity, but we can help the world by diversifying supply chains, going to places like Africa, Southeast Asia, Pacific island countries… “
Eric Garcetti’s statement comes days after the White House applauded Indian citizens for rightfully exercising their right to vote.
White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby called India a vibrant democracy in the world and stated, “Not too many more vibrant democracies in the world than India. And we applaud the Indian people for exercising, you know, their ability to vote, and to have a voice in their future government. And we wish them well throughout the process, of course.”
Although, earlier this month US President Joe Biden called India a “xenophobic” country. During an interview, Biden called out India, China, Japan and Russia for not welcoming immigrants which leads to an impact on their economies negatively.
In the interview Biden criticised China and Russia, grouping them with adversaries, while discussing their economic situations and contrasting them with America’s approach to immigration.
He further highlighted the upcoming US election’s focus on “freedom, America, and democracy,” attributing the nation’s thriving economy to its welcoming stance towards immigrants. Biden suggested that China, Japan, Russia, and India were struggling economically due to xenophobia, as they purportedly resist immigration.
When asked about Biden’s “xenophobic remark,” Kirby said, ““I mean, the president was making a broader point here about the vibrancy of our own democracy, here in the United States, and how inclusive and participatory it is.”
Calling the elections extraordinary and inspiring Garcetti said, “It’s extraordinary to see the world’s largest democracy execute the biggest election in the world and we’ve seen incredible, vibrant campaigning, we’ve seen parties, we’ve seen rallies, and it’s something, just as a first-time observer, that is very inspiring to see.”
Garcetti called India a natural partner of the US.He further stated, “So, you know, I wish India and Indians luck… India is the fastest-growing economy in the developing world. America is the fastest-growing economy in the developed world. We’re natural partners and we’re friends and if the US and India can continue expanding our economies together, we can not only do good things for our own countries, jobs, and economic prosperity, but we can help the world by diversifying supply chains, going to places like Africa, Southeast Asia, Pacific island countries… “
Eric Garcetti’s statement comes days after the White House applauded Indian citizens for rightfully exercising their right to vote.
White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby called India a vibrant democracy in the world and stated, “Not too many more vibrant democracies in the world than India. And we applaud the Indian people for exercising, you know, their ability to vote, and to have a voice in their future government. And we wish them well throughout the process, of course.”
Although, earlier this month US President Joe Biden called India a “xenophobic” country. During an interview, Biden called out India, China, Japan and Russia for not welcoming immigrants which leads to an impact on their economies negatively.
In the interview Biden criticised China and Russia, grouping them with adversaries, while discussing their economic situations and contrasting them with America’s approach to immigration.
He further highlighted the upcoming US election’s focus on “freedom, America, and democracy,” attributing the nation’s thriving economy to its welcoming stance towards immigrants. Biden suggested that China, Japan, Russia, and India were struggling economically due to xenophobia, as they purportedly resist immigration.
When asked about Biden’s “xenophobic remark,” Kirby said, ““I mean, the president was making a broader point here about the vibrancy of our own democracy, here in the United States, and how inclusive and participatory it is.”