Reacting to the arrest of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said that the United States does not have a stance on one political candidate or party and called for respect for democratic principles.
"We continue to highlight the importance of democratic principles and the protection of human rights including freedom of expression as a key to strengthening both our democracies," Vedant Patel said.
Describing India banning the BBC documentary on PM Modi as a matter of press freedom, the US State Department said that it is high time to highlight the importance of democratic principles like freedom of expression and make it a point around the world as well as in India.
Colombo [Sri Lanka], September 3 (ANI): Sri Lanka which is facing an unprecedented economic crisis received a boost from outgoing UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson who hailed the island nation's President Ranil Wickremesinghe for establishing an inclusive government in a bid to take the countr
Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 11 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said democratic principles were present in Assamese society dating back to the Ahom dynasty beginning in the 13th century.
Washington [US], April 11 (ANI): After Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif was elected as the 23rd Prime Minister of Pakistan, the United States said that they support the upholding of constitutional democratic principles and a democratic Pakistan is critical to US interests.
Washington [US], September 24 (ANI): Noting that democracies around the world are under threat, US Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday said it is imperative that India and the US defend democratic principles and institutions within their respective countries and around the world.
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], Aug 23 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has opposed the bid by some Congress leaders to challenge the Gandhi family's leadership of the party, saying this was not the time to raise such an issue, given the need for a strong opposition against
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], Mar 20 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath on Friday tendered his resignation to Governor Lalji Tandon and stated that the recent turn of events in the state adds new chapter in the weakening of democratic principles.
New Delhi [India], Mar 18 (ANI): The BJP is using force and might to invariably destroy democratic principles, Advocate Dushyant Dave appearing for the Congress party told the Supreme Court on Wednesday during the hearing on the former's plea seeking directions for conducting an immediate fl
New Delhi [India], Mar 11 (ANI): In the wake of the ongoing political crisis in Madhya Pradesh, Congress leader Anand Sharma on Wednesday alleged Bharatiya Janata Party is "in the business of poaching MLAs and stealing governments" instead of following democratic principles.