The 2020 election sees US President Donald Trump make a re-election bid while Joe Biden, the Democratic candidate and former vice president, challenges him in the White House race. This year has been tumultuous, with issues of racism, police brutality, the coronavirus pandemic and the impact on economy, and ties with China dominating US politics. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death has also catapulted the justice system into the limelight.
Of late, rules of international game is also changing and leaders go beyond and further praising each other.
May be the day is not too far when internationally acclaimed politician stars would be compaigning for their friends in their countries and no offence would be taken.
Already tacitly the leaders do keep track of support waves of leaders in their respective countries and at times meddle in elections too. Even huge money change hands in trying someone win or loose. As such, if this comes to surface and is recognised as fair game, it would be just perfect and fairly alright. There had been several allegations of meddling in elections – the latest being the allegations against Russia.
Elections in US is still away and many things would happen in between to make or mar Trump base in his country. But given the significant number that American Indians possess, Modi’s implicit or explicit remarks do matter at least remotely if not directly.
Everything said and done both Trump and Modi were addressing their respective constituencies and the real effect may be too abstract. One must not read too much in this at least as of now.
Two major parties in the US, two in India, all welcome a strong, growing economic engagement and strategic convergence. Good for the better part of this century, during which there will be multiple changes of government in both countries. Recall the ease with which President Trump dumped Bibi Netanyahu, uttering the verity : Our relationship is with Israel.
Your comment has no relevance to the question, “Is it smart diplomacy for PM Modi to align himself with Donald Trump’s campaign in Houston?” under consideration.
Wife has the same complaint sometimes. Gol gol bolte ho, seedha kaho na Aaj khaana pasand nahin aaya …
Is that an evidence that you only agree and disagree with issues that appeal to your senses rather than using your sensibility shri ashok JI? The relationship is only between India and the US irrespective of the leaders; what Modi is showing is his confidence as a leader, perhaps NOT really worrying about whether Trump will dump him. That’s the reason why he is a leader and you are a whining armchair critic sir.