Biden's State Visit to Modi Raises Questions on Democracy and Autocracy.

Despite accusations of human rights abuses and downgrades in democracy ratings, US President Joe Biden plans to host a lavish state dinner for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Progressive Rep. Rashida Tlaib will boycott Modi's address to Congress over his "long history of human rights abuses, anti-democratic actions, targeting Muslims & religious minorities, and censoring journalists." The White House said Biden would raise human rights issues with Modi when they speak privately. India's growing economy and competition between the US and China are at the heart of Biden's decision to roll out the red carpet for Modi.