Modi's White House Visit: Democracy, Discrimination, and Religious Freedom

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi defended his government's handling of religious minorities and dissent, stating that "democracy is in our DNA" and there is "no space" for discrimination in India. President Joe Biden also emphasized the importance of democratic values in the US-India relationship, stating that there is "overwhelming respect for each other as we are both democracies". The two leaders had productive talks and will release a joint statement detailing the outcomes of their meetings.