Prime Minister Narendra Modi and leaders from across the world on Wednesday expressed shock at the violence at the United States Capitol bu...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and leaders from across the world on Wednesday expressed shock at the violence at the United States Capitol building in Washington DC, which was instigated by hundreds of supporters of outgoing President Donald Trump.
The mob stormed the Capitol building as the US Congress met to certify President-elect Joe Biden’s victory. The lawmakers had to be evacuated as the rampaging rioters broke windows, tore flags and even reached the Senate chamber. A woman was shot dead inside the building.
Modi said that he was distressed to see rioting and violence in US’ capital city. “Orderly and peaceful transfer of power must continue,” he tweeted. “The democratic process cannot be allowed to be subverted through unlawful protests.”
Distressed to see news about rioting and violence in Washington DC. Orderly and peaceful transfer of power must continue. The democratic process cannot be allowed to be subverted through unlawful protests.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 7, 2021
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson called the incident a “disgrace”. “The United States stands for democracy around the world and it is now vital that there should be a peaceful and orderly transfer of power,” Johnson said in a tweet.
Disgraceful scenes in U.S. Congress. The United States stands for democracy around the world...
