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Modi condemns violence after Trump White House shooting incident
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi responded to a shooting at a White House event involving US President Donald Trump. He expressed relief that Trump, the First Lady, and the Vice President were safe and unharmed, and called for democracy to reject violence.
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The statement underscores cross-border emphasis on democratic values and the condemnation of political violence, highlighting solidarity with democratic leaders.
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Modi comments on White House shooting incident
April 26, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reacted to the shooting at a White House event attended by US President Donald Trump, saying he was relieved that the President, the first lady Melania Trump and the Vice President JD Vance were 'safe and unharmed.' He extended his best wishes for their continued safety and well-being, and stressed that 'violence has no place in a democracy and must be unequivocally condemned.'