President Trump sidestepped questions about a contentious new Indian citizenship law that sparked violent protests throughout his visit, but said he confronted the Indian prime minister about the country’s treatment of Muslims
NEW DELHI — Even as Hindus and Muslims clashed on the streets around him, President Donald Trump sidestepped questions about a contentious new Indian citizenship law that sparked violent protests throughout his visit, leaving at least 10 people dead.
It was an issue that loomed over Trump’s entire visit to India, which included a massive political-style rally at the world’s largest cricket stadium and discussions over a potential future trade deal. After Trump landed in India, observers carefully parsed his words to see if he would address the situation in India, which has seen months of protests over the citizenship law.Monday at Motera Stadium in the western city of Ahmedabad, Trump talked about religious freedom, praising India’s history of letting Hindus, Muslims and Christians worship freely, a pointed message in India that also plays well with Christian evangelicals in the U.S.
But such religious harmony has not been evidence in recent weeks, with widespread protests over the citizenship law. The latest demonstrations were among the most violent to-date., which he signed just a week into his tenure, causing massive, nationwide protests and prompting lawsuits.
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