Prime Minister Modi reached America. (File)
A group of US lawmakers on Tuesday President Joe Biden by writing a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi Urged to raise the issue of concern with the US and discuss all the issues necessary to make a strong and long-term relationship between the two countries successful. Let us tell you that PM Modi reached New York on Tuesday, where he was given a grand welcome.
In fact, in a letter signed by Indian-origin MP Pramila Jaipal and 75 other MPs in America, it has been said that we have been supporters of strong Indo-US relations for a long time. We also believe that if there is a difference of opinion between friends, then they should discuss it in an honest and frank manner.
Strategic partnership between the two countries
It has been said in this letter that, therefore, we respectfully request that in addition to the many areas of common interest between India and America, you also take up the issues of concern directly with Prime Minister Modi. Describing India as an important member of the Quad, a group of four countries, and an important partner for stability in the Indo-Pacific region, the letter said that the US lawmakers support a deepening strategic partnership between the two countries.
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Mention of report on human rights
The letter cited news reports about growing religious intolerance in India, targeting of citizens, organizations and journalists, as well as increased restrictions on media freedom and the Internet, and the State Department’s country of 2022 on human rights in India. Based reports have also been mentioned.
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Demand to raise these issues in front of PM Modi
Meanwhile, the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) urged Biden to raise religious freedom and other related human rights issues in India during Modi’s state visit.
