Modi pitches India as US’ strong democratic ally.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Highlights the Strength of India’s Democracy and U.S.-India Ties

In his second address to a joint session of the U.S. Congress, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi captivated the audience with his emphasis on the strength of India’s democracy, cultural diversity, and economic growth. He also highlighted the immense potential of U.S.-India ties.

“The U.S. is the oldest and India [is] the largest democracy. Our partnership augurs well for the future of democracy,” Modi said during a speech that prompted numerous standing ovations.

“Together, we shall give a better future to the world, and a better world to the future.”

Modi, who is currently on a three-day state visit to the United States, described today’s world as being in the age of “AI.”

“In the past few years, there have been many advances in AI—artificial intelligence. At the same time, there have been even more momentous developments in another AI: America and India.”

Experts believe that Modi’s speech delivered a strong message about the future of U.S.-India bilateral relations and the significance of Indian democracy to the emerging global order.

Expert Analysis

Dr. Nishant Ojha, a New Delhi-based geopolitical analyst, shared his insights on the visit. He believes that the United States will continue to seek stronger bilateral ties and more defense partnerships with India.

“This visit will change and give a new definition to geopolitics and geoeconomics,” Ojha said. “The United States will work closely on National Security with India and cooperate to become a superpower in the Indo-Pacific region.”

Ojha also mentioned that India will gradually reduce its dependence on Russia for defense weapons, but not on energy.

Following Modi’s visit, the United States and India will be cooperating more closely on China policy, according to Ojha.

“From a U.S. perspective, Russian-Indian relations will not be seen as any strategic risk or an impediment to closer cooperation between Washington and New Delhi,” he added. “Both the United States and India will prioritize the China challenge and it is out of the question that the United States will press India on Russia or maintain that Moscow’s close relationship with Beijing threatens it.”

India’s Rise

In his speech, Modi also focused on India’s remarkable growth and achievements that have positioned it as a rising power in the world.