India's Democracy on Trial: A Diplomat's Defense of Diversity The Ministry of External Affairs' strong rebuke of criticisms regarding press freedom and minority rights in India has left many wondering about the country's democratic credentials.
At a recent press briefing in The Netherlands, Secretary (West) Sibi George took issue with what he termed as a "lack of understanding" about India's history, institutions, and social fabric by foreign observers.
George's defense of India's democratic framework is a familiar one.