NEW DELHI: Participating in US President Joe Biden’s ‘Summit for Democracy’ on Thursday, PM Narendra Modi emphasised the need for democratic countries to deliver on values enshrined in their constitutions and also called on technology companies to contribute in efforts to preserve open and democratic societies.
Official sources said Modi outlined sensitivity, accountability, participation and reform orientation as four pillars of Indian democratic governance. His remarks came during a closed-door session that saw interventions by 12 ‘select’ countries, including India. The PM will deliver India’s national statement, which will be open to the public, at the summit on Friday.
According to sources, Modi said the democratic spirit, including respect for rule of law and pluralistic ethos, was ingrained in Indians and added that the Indian diaspora carries it too, thereby contributing to economic well-being and social harmony of their adopted homes. “He stressed that principles of democracy should also guide global governance and that, given technology’s ability to impact democracy positively or negatively, technology companies should contribute to preserving open and democratic societies,” said a source.
In his remarks today, Modi also recalled that exactly on this date 75 years ago, India’s Constituent Assembly had held its first session. He highlighted India’s civilisational ethos as one of the original sources of democracy.
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