'We are watching...': US state department on Rahul Gandhi's disqualification from Indian parliament

'We are watching...': US state department on Rahul Gandhi's disqualification from Indian parliament

As the controversy surrounding Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's disqualification from the Indian parliament gains pace, the US has also chimed in with a response. Vedant Patel, the US state department's main deputy spokesperson on Monday said Washington was 'watching' the developments unfolding in the court case concerning Gandhi.   Patel interspersed his comments with the routine drizzling of 'protection of human rights' and 'democratic principles'. 

Rahul Gandhi Disqualification: US Watching Congress Leader's Case in Indian Courts, Says Department of State Spokesperson Vedant Patel | 🌎 LatestLY

"In our engagements with our Indian partners, 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." 🌎 Rahul Gandhi Disqualification: US Watching Congress Leader's Case in Indian Courts, Says Department of State Spokesperson Vedant Patel.

‘Importance of freedom of expression’: US says it’s watching Rahul Gandhi's case

The United States is watching the court case of Congress party leader Rahul Gandhi, US State Department's main deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel said on Monday.

We are watching Rahul Gandhi's case in Indian courts: US State Department

Responding to a question, Patel said it is normal and standard for the United States to engage with members of opposition parties in any country where it has bilateral relationships.

US on disqualification row: 'We're watching Rahul Gandhi's case in Indian courts'

The United States is watching Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's case in Indian courts, US Department of State Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel said on Monday, adding that the US engages with the Indian government on a shared commitment to democratic values, including freedom of expression.

US watching Rahul Gandhi’s case in Indian courts, says official

State Department's Deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel said it is standard for the United States to engage with members of opposition parties in any country where it has bilateral relationships.