US, India commitment to democratic values is bedrock of our relationship, says Antony Blinken

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who met civil society leaders in New Delhi on Wednesday, said that the US and India's commitment to democratic values is the bedrock of their relationship. 

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who is on a two-day visit to India, said on Wednesday that the two nations share a commitment to democratic values which is part of the bedrock of their relationship. I was pleased to meet civil society leaders today. The U.S. and India share a commitment to democratic values; this is part of the bedrock of our relationship and reflective of India’s pluralistic society and history of harmony. Civil society helps advance these values. pic.twitter.com/5NL2WiQ13o Antony Blinken held talks with representatives of civil society organisations in New Delhi today ahead of his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar.