Washington: Praising India’s Lok Sabha elections, US State Division spokesperson Matthew Miller on Wednesday (native time) stated that the US authorities celebrates the “largest train of democracy within the historical past of the world” and referred to as it an “extraordinary achievement”. Addressing a press briefing on Wednesday (native time), Miller stated that the US doesn’t take any aspect on the result of the election and the matter is for the folks of India to resolve.
When requested about stories that many teams and folks within the US need to subvert democracy in India and folks have admitted to sending cash from right here to defeat Prime Minister Narendra Modi within the elections, Miller stated, “So I can’t speak about particular stories, I do not know what they’re speaking about. However I can let you know that in terms of the Indian elections, we’ve got stated very clearly on behalf of the USA authorities that we’re celebrating the biggest train of democracy within the historical past of the world. It was a unprecedented achievement.” He stated, “After which, in terms of the result of the election, we don’t take sides, however it’s for the folks of India to resolve.” Prime Minister Narendra Modi has secured a 3rd time period with the assist of different events within the alliance, primarily the Nitish Kumar-led JD(U) and the Chandrababu Naidu-led TDP. Elections for 543 Lok Sabha seats have been held in seven phases beginning April 19 and the counting of votes occurred on June 4.
On June 5, US President Joe Biden congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Nationwide Democratic Alliance (NDA) on their victory within the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. He stated the friendship between India and the US is getting stronger as the 2 international locations confide in a shared future with limitless prospects.