Democracies Like India, US Facing Challenges: Indian-American Congressman

India is an essential ally of the US on critical challenges such as security issues and climate change, Raja Krishnamoorthi said.

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," Mr Krishnamoorthi said. The recent wave of violent attacks on Asian-Americans, culminating in the mass shooting in Atlanta on March 16, underscores the urgency of defending the rights and security of all, he said.