US Senate confirms nomination of Eric Garcetti as US Ambassador to India.

  • The US Senate has confirmed President Joe Biden’s nomination of Eric Garcetti as the US Ambassador to India.
  • On 15 March, 52 members of the Senate supported Garcetti’s nomination while 42 opposed it.
  • Seven members of the Republican Party also supported Garcetti, along with members of the majority Democratic Party.
  • There was no US ambassador in India since January 2021, after almost two years, America has appointed its permanent ambassador to India.
  • Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said that the relationship between the US and India is of utmost importance.
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