American media highlights democracy debate, Indian media focuses on pageantry

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit to the United States this week was covered by news media from both countries with a contrast. Beyond the usual reporting on bilateral agreements being signed, the American news media generally focused on the alleged democratic backsliding in India under the Modi government and its possible impact on Delhi and Washington's bilateral relations. However, in contrast, most of the Indian media largely focused on the pageantry during Modi's visit. American media coverage The state visit, considered the United States' highest expression of bilateral relations with any country, assumed significance because both the United States…