An official noted that Washington continues to engage with India on the shared commitment towards democratic principles and the protection of human rights, including freedom of expression, while stating that the United States is keeping an eye on the court case of Congress party leader Rahul Gandhi.
“Every democracy’s foundation rests on respect for the law and for the independence of the judiciary. We keep an eye on Mr. Gandhi’s legal proceedings in India and communicate with the Indian government about our shared commitment to democratic values, such as freedom of expression “Vedant Patel, a deputy press secretary for the State Department.
US observing Rahul Gandhi’s case in Indian courts
