US lauds India’s elections after Russia accuses US of meddling in India’s elections

Days after commenting on the Indian Lok Sabha Elections 2024, US National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby on May 18 lauded the ongoing mega elections and said “Not too many more vibrant democracies in the world than India”. He further also expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a “very vibration partnership” between India and USA. Not too many more vibrant democracies in the world than India. And we applaud the Indian people for exercising, you know, their ability to vote, and to have a voice in their future government. And we wish them well throughout the process, of course," White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby.