Google CEO Sundar Pichai describes US Capitol siege as 'antithesis of democracy'

Google CEO Sundar Pichai described  "lawlessness and violence" at U.S. Capitol on Wednesday as "antisis of democracy."

"Holding free and safe elections and resolving our differences peacefully are foundational to functioning of democracy. United States has a long and proud history of doing this,'' Google CEO said.  

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US Capitol Siege

Police said four people died as Trump supporters occupied US Capitol in Washington DC. One woman was shot by U.S. Capitol police as a mob tried to break through a barriced door, and three died in medical emergencies, reported  Associated Press. 52 people have been arrested following unrest at Capitol. 

Washington DC police chief has said that Trump supporters deployed "chemical irritants" on police in order to break into US Capitol. So far, thirteen people have been arrested in connection to incident. Police Chief Robert Contee informed that officials have declared scene a riot. As per reports, one civilian was shot inside Capitol building. Meanwhile, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser condemned behaviour of Trump supporters as "shameful, unpatriotic and above all is unlawful."

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Trump urged supporters to remain peaceful

Donald Trump has asked his supporters to “remain peaceful,” as some of m stormed US Capitol. He didn't ask m to disperse, however, he urged m to respect law and "great men and women in Blue".

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