Mixed Emotions for Indian Americans as Modi Visits US

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to the US highlighted the strategic partnership between the two nations, with US leaders largely setting aside criticism of Modi's human rights record in pursuit of a partnership against China. While some Indian Americans cheered Modi's pursuit of placing India in the top tier of nations, others bitterly complained that Washington was turning a blind eye to violence and repression against India's large non-Hindu population. Analysts warn that Modi's illiberal or anti-democratic moves could eventually undermine the country's stability and backfire on the White House.