Will ask India for clarification on CAA-NRC issue: Trump

CAA undermines religious freedom in India: US Commission

(PTI) Washington, Ta. February 22, 2020, Saturday

The White House said Friday that US President Donald Trump will discuss religious freedom issues like the Citizenship Improvement Act (CAA) and the NRC during his first visit to India.

This has added another to Trump's controversial statements just days before the trip to India. Trump recently made controversial statements on the trip not to trade deals with India, welcoming him at a road-show by more than a million Indians. Now the White House has raised the Modi government's concerns by raising the issue of CAA and NRC before Trump's visit.

US President Donald Trump's visit to India had many hopes for the Modi government to improve trade relations between the two countries, but Trump's recent statements have raised concerns about the Modi government.

America respects India's democratic traditions

CAA, NRC issue is debatable for India's opposition. This law is being discussed internationally as well. The White House said on Friday that Trump would raise religious freedom issues like the CAA and the NRC during his visit to India. However, he also said that America respects Indian democracy and its traditions.

A senior White House official said that Donald Trump would raise issues of joint democracy and religious freedom. He will also discuss the issue in a public meeting and personal conversation with Prime Minister Modi. In particular, they will emphasize the issue of religious freedom. Trump is very excited about his trip to India. He also spoke about the importance of this trip to the American people.

CAA and America worried about religious freedom

"We are trying to uphold the values ​​and the rule of law with our cooperation," a White House official said on Friday. We respect Indian democracy and its constitutional institutions.

We will inspire India to continue these traditions. But the issues being raised there are of concern to us. We are looking forward to the adherence to democratic traditions in India and the tradition of honoring religious minorities.

Indian Constitution gives religious freedom, respect to religious minorities and a kind of system for all religious societies. So these issues are important to President Trump, they will raise the need for it. India is a rich country in terms of religion, language and cultural diversity.

In fact, India is the birthplace of the four major religions of the world. It is worth mentioning that before Trump's first visit to India, the federal unit of the American political parties, the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom, published a 'fact sheet', claiming that the Citizenship Improvement Act (CAA) undermines religious freedom in India.

Trump's controversial statements among India's hopes

When Modi invited American President Donald Trump to come to India, the visit served as hope that important trade deals between India and the United States would take place. These hopes of the central government were reinforced by Trump's invitation to visit India, but only days before the trip, Trump has been making controversial statements one after the other.

Recently, he said the trade deal would not be done on the tour. Apart from the 70 lakhs but not one lakh people who have been welcomed at the roadshow, Trump said on Friday that he would be welcomed by one crore Indians between Ahmedabad Airport and Motorway Stadium.

Modi firm on issue of CAA despite protests at home and abroad

Such statements by Trump have raised the Modi government's concerns. Trump's trip to India is taking place at a time when there are widespread protests across the country on citizenship reform law (CAA), National Register Citizens (NRC) and National Population Registration (NPR).

Despite ongoing protests all over the country, Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah refused to withdraw the CAA law. However, now American President Trump has also jumped into the controversy.

Make in India created trouble for trade deals

An official from the Trump administration also ruled out the possibility of a limited trade deal during Donald Trump's visit to India on Friday. He said India's trade barriers were a matter of concern for him. Trade talks between the two countries will continue.

But trade deals between the two countries have become more difficult due to India's new tariff proposals, ahead of the prime minister's important project 'Make in India' to promote production locally. India has increased import tariffs on medical devices, walnuts, toys, electronics and other products imported from China into the budget.

However, it has also had an impact on American companies. US officials are concerned about the impact of India's price controls on US medical devices such as cardiac stents and ni implants. These issues will also be discussed with India during Trump's visit, American officials said.

PM Modi will not go to see the Taj Mahal with Trump!

US President Donald Trump will visit the Taj Mahal in Agra this afternoon after addressing a public meeting in Ahmedabad on a two-day visit to India, and will reach the national capital, Delhi, in the final stages of the tour. However, in response to a question as to why the Prime Minister would go to the Taj Mahal with Donald Trump's family, officials said there was no such plan.

He said going to the Taj Mahal of American President Trump and his family is an opportunity for the historic heritage at its convenience. Therefore, there is no question of attendance of any official program or senior officials of India.

India-US relations to strengthen: White House

Relations between India and the United States will be stronger after the visit of US President Donald Trump. Trump's visit is based on democratic traditions, strategic interests, and strengthening relations between people. While India has become the fifth largest economy in the world, India's energy needs have increased. America will be helpful in meeting these needs. In 2016, India's energy exports from the US increased by 500 percent to US $ 7 billion.

Donald Trump Company's huge investment in India

Donald Trump is president and a businessman. Trump has invested in real estate in India after North America. Five of Trump's projects are underway in India. Currently his business is handling his son, Trump Jr. Trump's business in India is part of The Trump Organization.

The company set foot in the Indian real estate market in 2013 and has launched five luxury residential projects with Indian companies, two of which are in Gurugram, one in Kolkata, one in Mumbai and one in Pune. Trump's partner companies in India say they are charging 40 percent more because of Trump's brand and the brand is doing a lot of good in India.

Trump appoints five anchors for Trump's safety in Agra

A security system has been set up to protect Donald Trump during the Agra tour. The security system is so strong that even a bird cannot enter from the sky to the abyss. Monkeys have become a concern for security agencies, however. Monkeys have caused a huge storm in this area.

That's why five criminals have been appointed to control these monkeys during Trump's visit. On the route of Trump, 10 company paramilitary troops, 10 company PACs with ATS and NSG commandos have also been appointed. There are approximately 100 jawans in a company. Despite such an intensive security system, languors have been appointed to control the monkeys.