Former Commissioner of the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), Johnnie Moore, on Monday said former President Barack Obama should spend his energy on complimenting India more than criticizing it. This reaction came in response to Obama’s recent remarks about the rights of ethnic minorities.
"I think the former President (Barack Obama) should spend his energy complimenting India more than criticizing it. India is the most diverse country in human history," said Moore. He also said India is not a perfect country, just like the US, but its diversity is its strength. "It’s not a perfect country, just like the US is not a perfect country, but its diversity is its strength... Even in that critique, President Obama couldn’t help but also compliment Prime Minister Modi, and I certainly understand why, having spent some time with him."
Obama had said if he had a conversation with Modi, he would discuss the rights of ethnic minorities in India and what would happen if their rights were not protected.