"In Delhi, they do not allow us to speak”, Biden said in Vietnam last night.

After attending the G20 Summit in Delhi and joining hands with India, President Biden, during his visit to the Vietnamese capital, Hanoi, expressed his disappointment to the media as India opted out of a joint Press conference after the bilateral talks between the two leaders.

The US president expressed his dissatisfaction and anger that India didn’t arrange a joint press conference a diplomatic tradition that the US arranged in Washington during Mudi’s visit in June.

It has been reported that the United States wanted to organize a joint press conference as per tradition after bilateral discussions between Modi and Biden. But India didn’t arrange the joint press conference, which made the US president unhappy.

But, after bilateral discussions, Modi was not willing to engage in any form of question-and-answer session. From India's side, it was made clear that there would be no question-and-answer session or press conference. Even President Biden would not hold a separate press conference.

Biden's comments were echoed by Congress spokesperson Jayaram Ramesh, who tweeted late last night using his 'ex' handle (on Twitter), saying, "Biden told Modi that he won't do it at the press conference, and he won't do it in private either.

But in India, Modi is telling a different story, and in Vietnam, Biden himself has informed the world. What's the truth? Respecting civil society and a free media is crucial.

CNN had reported this. Last night, Biden himself conveyed that he has emphasized India's democracy, human rights, and civil society, and he has reiterated this to Modi once more.

Joe Biden on Tuesday awarded the highest US military honour to an army helicopter pilot who saved four troops during the Vietnam War, in a ceremony days before the president heads to the Southeast Asian nation.

Unlike previous years, when a joint press conference was held at the White House after bilateral talks with any country's leader, this time the White House covered Modi's visit in June. Journalists were allowed to ask questions, albeit briefly.

In India, the situation in the Northeastern state of Manipur, particularly in Henglep and Churachandpur, has been a cause for concern. Protesters have been demanding that the government take action to alleviate the situation, and this has led to unrest.

It is important for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to be accountable in Parliament. Such behaviour by a Prime Minister is unprecedented in the history of parliamentary India. But in his nine years of governance, has never once addressed a press conference.

He has the right to ask questions in both houses of Parliament. He has not shied away from criticism, even from his own party, Indian journalists say.

However, during the US trip, Modi emphasized India's democracy, minority rights, social standing, and freedom through the media. This marks a significant departure from the past nine years of Modi's rule when he was not accustomed to being questioned anywhere.

In Delhi, after the meeting between Biden and Modi, the United States reaffirmed its commitment to the Indo-Pacific Quad alliance, emphasizing the importance of democracy in bilateral relations. However, they have not initiated any new discussions on this front.

As the G20 Summit concluded, opponents have immediately rallied against this.

In Delhi, after the meeting between Biden and Modi, the United States reaffirmed its commitment to the Indo-Pacific Quad alliance, emphasizing the importance of democracy in bilateral relations. However, they have not initiated any new discussions on this front.

In India, the situation in the northeastern state of Manipur, particularly in Henglep and Churachandpur, has been a cause for concern.

Protesters were demanding that the government take action to alleviate the situation, and this has led to unrest. It is important for Mudi to be accountable in Parliament. Such behaviour by a Prime Minister is unprecedented in the history of parliamentary India.

Nonetheless, the United States has never hesitated to bring up this issue in other countries. Handling these matters with diplomacy and humility is essential. Still, Biden has also stated that asking tough questions about democracy, human rights, and freedom is necessary and important.

"How the United States and India can further strengthen friendship and partnership, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and I are discussing. What I have always done, I am doing it again now. Respecting human rights, having a vibrant and prosperous democracy, and playing a significant role in global affairs is crucial, and it is bringing us closer”, the US president said.

During the G20 Summit, Prime Minister Modi expressed appreciation for the newness and hospitality extended by President Biden. President Joe Biden did not also criticize Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Vietnam.

Biden made it clear that India is not only a strong and prosperous society but also upholds the values of democracy, human rights, and freedom through the media. He conveyed to Delhi that these countries are respectful and attentive to raising the bar in the decades to come.