'Deeply concerned': PM Modi after Bolsonaro supporters storm govt buildings in Brazil
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday joined world leaders in condemning Brazil riots after supporters of former president Jair Bolsonaro invaded and vandalised the government’s top institutions on Sunday. Prime Minster Narendra Modi “Deeply concerned about the news of rioting and vandalism against the State institutions in Brasilia. Democratic traditions must be respected by everyone. We extend our full support to the Brazilian authorities,” he tweeted. Bolsonaro supporters broke into the country’s congressional building, Supreme Court and presidential palace, a week after President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s inauguration — who defeated Bolsonaro in a runoff election on October 30. Videos on social media showed Bolsonaro supporters smashing windows and furniture, climbing on roofs as they invaded the three buildings. Some of the demonstrators also called for a military intervention to either restore the far-right Bolsonaro to power or oust Lula from the presidency. US President ...