The Complex Relationship Between the US and India Under Modi's Leadership.

Despite Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's far-right politics and human rights abuses, Democrats have embraced him during his state visit to the White House, praising his commitment to neoliberal capitalism and seeking a partnership to counter China. The visit has included big corporate partnerships and arms sales. Indian-Americans, an important voting bloc, are seen as key to keeping Democratic Party supporters happy. Democratic socialists, including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, boycotted Modi's address to Congress, while Indian human rights and leftist groups protested his appearance. The episode shows centrists can't be counted on to fight the far right.