Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday took to his official twitter handle to condemn the storming of the US Capitol in Washington by supporters of President Donald Trump.
Modi, posted on Twitter, "Distressed to see news about rioting and violence in Washington DC. Orderly and peaceful transfer of power must continue. The democratic process cannot be allowed to be subverted through unlawful protests."
Other world leaders also condemned the disgraceful scenes in US Congress.
British PM Boris Johnson said the United States stands for democracy around the world and it is now vital that there should be a peaceful and orderly transfer of power".
British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab added in his own tweet: "The US rightly takes great pride in its democracy, and there can be no justification for these violent attempts to frustrate the lawful and proper transition of power."
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tweeted that the scenes at the US Capitol were an "attack on democracy.
"Canadians are deeply disturbed and saddened by the attack on democracy in the United States, our closest ally and neighbour," he said.
PM Modi condemns violence at US Capitol, says 'Democratic process cannot be allowed to be subverted through unlawful protests'
Distressed to see news about rioting and violence in Washington DC. Orderly and peaceful transfer of power must continue. The democratic process cannot be allowed to be subverted through unlawful protests, Modi said
