PM Modi at Joe Biden-hosted Democracy Summit: Watch what he said on tech firms

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi  has said that principles of democracy should guide global governance. He said the technology companies should contribute to preserving open & democratic societies. PM Modi made these remarks at the summit for democracy hosted by US President joe Biden virtually. The PM is participating in the two-day event at Biden's invitation and the plenary witnessed interventions from leaders of only 12 countries. The Prime Minister emphasised the need for democratic countries to deliver on values enshrined in their constitutions. He outlined the sensitivity, accountability, participation and reform orientation as the 4 pillars of Indian democratic governance. In his speech, he highlighted India's civilisational ethos as one of the original sources of democracy. President Joe Biden is hosting a virtual summit for leaders from govt, civil society & private sector. The focus of the Biden-hosted summit is on challenges and opportunities facing democracies worldwide.