Ambassador Eric Garcetti defends US stance on CAA, says can't give up on principles

US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti on Friday defended the United States' stance on Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and said "can't give up on principles" amid an exchange between the two countries over India's implementation of the act,

Speaking at the India Today Conclave, Eric Garcetti said the principle of religious freedom and equality was a cornerstone of democracy.

The US said it was concerned about the CAA and it was closely monitoring its implementation, inviting a backlash from India.