A state visit by the Prime Minister of India is scheduled to take place this week, and Vice President Joe Biden will be the host.
The impending state visit to the United States that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to make has sparked both curiosity and controversy as a result of charges that Modi has violated human rights and pursued policies that have exacerbated divisions. While India’s foreign minister has expressed a worldview involving “frenemies,” emphasizing the absence of true allies, President Joe Biden views India as a crucial partner in addressing global challenges such as climate change, artificial intelligence disruptions, and China’s growing power in the Indo-Pacific region. However, President Biden views India as a crucial partner in addressing these global challenges.
In view of the expanding role that China plays in the world, Vice President Biden has made it a top priority to strengthen ties with India. In the meanwhile, Modi is working hard to fulfill the pledges he made during his campaign to improve India’s economy and to boost relations with the United States on both the military and economic fronts. Because of India’s concerns with Chinese military action on its border and in the Indian Ocean, the United States and India are working toward strengthening their relationship.
Despite these similarities, Biden continues to have trouble overcoming impediments when it comes to the subject of human rights. A number of organizations, including Human Rights Watch, have petitioned Vice President Biden to do something about the deteriorating state of human rights in India. As proof against Modi, they cite the anti-Muslim riots that occurred in Gujarat in 2002 and the recently passed legislation that prevents Muslims from receiving accelerated citizenship. The government of India, on the other hand, has defended its track record when it comes to human rights.
