NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday strongly condemned the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington DC, calling it a direct affront to democratic values and stressing that “violence has no place in a democracy.”
Reacting swiftly after reports of gunfire disrupted the high-profile gathering, Modi expressed relief that US President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and other senior leaders were safe following the security scare.
In a message posted on X, the Prime Minister made India’s position clear, offering both reassurance and a firm denunciation of the incident.
“Relieved to learn that President Trump, the First Lady and Vice President are safe and unharmed following the recent security incident at a Washington DC hotel. I extend my best wishes for their continued safety and well-being. Violence has no place in a democracy and must be unequivocally condemned,” he said.
His statement underlined India’s consistent stand against political violence while extending solidarity with the United States leadership.
The shooting scare unfolded on Saturday evening at the Washington Hilton, where the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner was underway. Panic spread after gunshots were reported in the lobby, triggering an immediate security response.
US President Donald Trump and several top officials were swiftly evacuated from the venue as authorities moved in to secure the area.
The incident caused widespread alarm at one of Washington’s most closely watched political and media events, drawing global attention and prompting reactions from leaders worldwide.
Agencies