Democracies around the world, including the US and India, are facing challenges, Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has said. Today, one cannot escape the feeling that America s democratic institutions are facing unprecedented threats, he said on Wednesday commemorating the International Day of Conscience , which was on April 5. He was referring to the January 6 attack on the US Capitol. In response to the January 6th insurrection, Americans must rededicate ourselves to upholding the core principle of any secular democracy: that individuals of all races, religions and backgrounds can express their views freely and live in peace, with their rights and safety guaranteed, Krishnamoorthi said.
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The issues that divide the Indian people and its institutions also threaten to hinder needed progress on common challenges, Raja Krishnamoorthi asserted Democracies around the world, including the US and India, are facing challenges, Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has said. “Today, one cannot escape the feeling that America’s democratic institutions are facing unprecedented threats,” he said on Wednesday commemorating the ‘International Day of Conscience’, which was on April 5. He was referring to the January 6 attack on the US Capitol.
Democracies, Including the US and India, Are Facing Challenges: Indian-American Congressman It is crucial that both of our democracies remain strong by remaining true to our shared highest principles, such as treating all people with dignity, fairness and respect, Raja Krishnamoorthi said.
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Washington: Democracies around the world, including the US and India, are facing challenges, Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has said.
“Today, one cannot escape the feeling that America’s democratic institutions are facing unprecedented threats,” he said on Wednesday commemorating the ‘International Day of Conscience’, which was on April 5. He was referring to the January 6 attack on the US Capitol.
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