US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, has asserted that India’s democracy is robust and expressed confidence in its future. In a speech at the Council on Foreign Relations, Garcetti highlighted India’s efforts in ensuring fair elections, including transporting voting machines to remote areas. He also praised India’s practice of checking for cash distribution during elections, noting that it is better than practices in some US cities. While acknowledging concerns, Garcetti emphasized the importance of a multifaceted relationship with India, beyond focusing solely on issues of concern.