U.S. Criticizes India Internet Curbs, Urges Fresh Farm Talks

The U.S. has criticized India’s moves to block internet access at protest sites around the capital and called on the government and farmers to resolve their differences through talks ahead of planned nationwide demonstrations against new agriculture laws on Saturday.

“We recognize that peaceful protests are a hallmark of any thriving democracy, and note that the Indian Supreme Court has stated the same,” the U.S. embassy said in a statement. “We encourage that any differences between the parties be resolved through dialog.”