We are closely monitoring the Indian events taking place: US Secretary Said.

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US Secretary of State Anthony Blanken has said that the United States is closely monitoring the growing human rights abuses in India.

Russia has been attacking Ukraine for the past month and a half. Countries including the United States and Australia have imposed sanctions on Russia over the issue. Moreover, when the UN voted against Russia, India remained neutral. India has been neutral because of its longstanding relationship with Russia. This caused dissatisfaction in the United States.

In this context, Prime Minister Modi and US President Joe Biden held a video conference yesterday (Apr. 11). The two leaders discussed bilateral relations and international issues This was followed by a meeting with Union Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, Foreign Minister Jaishankar, US Secretary of State Anthony Blingen and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin.

The four met with reporters following the meeting. US Secretary of State Blingen said at the time that the United States was monitoring the growing human rights record in India. We will regularly discuss India on common issues, including human rights. Human rights violations are on the rise in India by some governments, police and prison officials. We are closely monitoring the events taking place there. Thus he said.