Deputy Spokesperson of the US State Department Vedant Patel said in a PC last day that we are in touch with the Government of India on our shared commitment to democratic values ​​including freedom of expression. In our dialogue with our Indian partners, we will continue to underline the importance of protecting democratic principles and human rights, including freedom of expression, he said. In response to a question, Patel said that it is normal for the US to keep in touch with the members of the opposition parties of the countries with which the US has bilateral relations.