Key Points
The U.S. on March 24, 2023 kept a distance from the disqualification of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi from the Lok Sabha after his conviction in a defamation case..
Respect for the rule of law and judicial independence is a cornerstone of any democracy, a State Department spokesperson said via email to The Hindu..
The Indian and U.S. governments frequently highlight their shared democratic values at bilateral fora, and in joint statements..
U.S. officials engage regularly with the Government of India on our shared commitment to democratic values the bedrock for the U.S.-India relationship, the spokesperson said...
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