Modi Addresses Human Rights Concerns and Religious Discrimination in Press Conference.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed concerns about human rights violations and discrimination in his government during a joint press conference with President Joe Biden. Modi expressed surprise at the criticism and repeatedly emphasized that democracy is core to India, but did not outline any specific measures to address international concerns. Under Modi, India has seen a growth in attacks on and fear-mongering about its religious minorities, particularly its 200-million-person Muslim community. Multiple Democratic legislators plan to boycott Modi’s joint address to Congress.