Biden's State Visit Invitation to Modi Raises Questions.

President Biden welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Washington with a state visit, highlighting the importance of the US-India relationship in countering China's influence. However, concerns about human rights and democratic values in India under Modi's leadership have been raised by Democratic allies. The White House is privately raising these issues with Indian officials, but is also trying to maintain a delicate balance between its geopolitical strategy and campaign promise to prioritize human rights in foreign policy. The two leaders announced a long list of deals, including joint production of a jet engine and a new semiconductor facility in India.