No question of discrimination, democracy is in India's DNA: PM Modi in US

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He emphasised the spirit of democracy and its constitutional foundation, dispelling any notions of discrimination based on caste, creed, or religion within India's democratic framework.President Biden: Democracy is in the DNA of both our nations..

Addressing the press meet in the United States alongside President Joe Biden, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a resolute statement, firmly asserting that democracy is deeply ingrained in the DNA of India..

"We are a democracy...India & America both have democracy in our DNA. Democracy is in our spirit & we live it and it's written in our Constitution...So no question of discrimination on the grounds of caste, creed or religion arises," PM Modi said...

I will NOT be attending Modis speech," stated Ilhan Omar ahead of PM Modi's address.. Rashida Tlaib echoed a similar sentiment, saying, "Its shameful that Modi has been given a platform at our nations capitalhis long history of human rights abuses, anti-democratic actions, targeting Muslims & religious minorities, and censoring journalists is unacceptable..

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