Watching Rahul Gandhi's court case: United States

The United States is watching ongoing court cases of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, a US State Department Spokesperson said on 27 March 2023.

Responding to a question on Rahul's expulsion from the Lok Sabha, Vedant Patel said 'Respect for the rule of law and judicial independence is a cornerstone of any democracy, and we’re watching Mr. Gandhi’s case in Indian courts,'

The State Department Spokesperson said that the Biden administration engages with the Indian government on a shared commitment to democratic values, including of course freedom of expression.

“The US engages with the government of India on our shared commitment to democratic values, including of course freedom of expression in our engagements with our Indian partners," he added.

“We continue to highlight the importance of democratic principles and the protection of human rights including freedom of expression as a key to strengthening both our democracies," Vedant Patel said

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