India responds to US remarks on farmers protest, compares Red Fort clash to Capitol Hill riots
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Send The incidents of violence and vandalism at the historic Red Fort on 26 January have evoked similar sentiments and reactions in India as did the incidents on the Capitol Hill on January 6, MEA Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said at a media briefing.
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In its first comments on the farmers agitation, the Biden administration on Thursday said it encourages differences to be resolved through dialogue and described peaceful protests a hallmark of a thriving democracy , prompting India to compare reactions to violence at the Red Fort with those seen after storming of the Capitol Hill.
US calls for dialogue to resolve farmer protests
US calls for dialogue to resolve farmer protests
Last Updated: Fri, Feb 5th, 2021, 09:51:33hrs
New Delhi: In its first comments on the farmers agitation, the Biden administration on Thursday said it encourages differences to be resolved through dialogue and described peaceful protests a hallmark of a thriving democracy , prompting India to compare reactions to violence at the Red Fort with those seen after storming of the Capitol Hill.
The US also said it backed steps that can improve the efficiency of India s markets and attract greater investment, a remark seen by New Delhi as an acknowledgement of steps being taken by the government towards agricultural reforms.
WASHINGTON: Recognising that peaceful protests are a hallmark of a thriving democracy, the US has said it welcomes steps that would improve the efficiency of India s markets and attract greater private sector investment.
The State Department, responding to a question on the ongoing farmers protests in India, said on Wednesday the US encourages that any differences between the parties be resolved through dialogue.
Indicating that the new Biden administration is supportive of the Indian government s move to reform the agricultural sector that attracts private investment and greater market access to farmers, a State Department spokesperson said: In general, the United States welcomes steps that would improve the efficiency of India s markets and attract greater private sector investment .
Recognising that peaceful protests are a hallmark of a thriving democracy, the United States on Wednesday said it welcomes steps that would improve the efficiency of India's markets and attract greater private sector investment.
Recognising that peaceful protests are a hallmark of a thriving democracy, the US on Wednesday said it welcomes steps that would improve the efficiency of India s markets and attract greater private sector investment. In general, the United States welcomes steps that would improve the efficiency of India s markets and attract greater private sector investment, a State Department spokesperson said, indicating that the new Biden Administration is supportive of the Indian government s move to reform the agricultural sector that attracts private investment and greater market access to farmers. Responding to a question on ongoing farmers protests in India, the State Department said the US encourages that any differences between the parties be resolved through dialogue.