Leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi faced backlash after making controversial statements during his recent visit to the United States. The criticism centers around his remarks, which were perceived as disrespecting India and its various institutions, including the Sikh community, the RSS, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Gandhi’s comments on the Telugu language and Telangana have sparked strong reactions back in Bharat.
During his trip, Gandhi met with several U.S. lawmakers, some of whom are known for their critical stance towards India. The meeting was organized by Congressman Bradley James Sherman at the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC, and included notable figures such as Ilhan Omar, Ro Khanna, and Barbara Lee.
Gandhi shared on his official Facebook page, ‘It was a pleasure to meet with a delegation of U.S . lawmakers at the Rayburn House in Washington, DC. We had a meaningful discussion about our shared commitment to building a progressive future and strengthening the Indo-US relationship’. The Congress Party’s official Facebook post highlighted the meeting, saying, ‘Shri Rahul Gandhi met with U.S lawmakers at the Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC’.
Netizens have expressed concerns about Gandhi’s choice of meetin with Ilhan Omar and Ro Khanna, who have previously made controversial statements regarding India. This has fueled accusations that Gandhi’s interactions with these lawmakers may undermine Bharat’s international; reputation and provoke further criticism.
The absence of comprehensive information has created speculation about the topics addressed and the nature of the discussions, particularly given the controversial reputations of some of the attendees. This has led to further scrutiny about the impact of Gandhi’s interactions on Bharat’s international image.
#WATCH | Delhi: BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi says, "… Rahul Gandhi has met an anti-India MP… US MP Ilhan Omar is known for her anti-India statements. She is one of those US MPs who were taken on a visit to POK by Pakistan government. She has given statements which express… pic.twitter.com/ztIjUaIQ2K
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BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi criticized Rahul Gandhi on the social media platform X, saying: ‘Rahul Gandhi has met with an anti-India MP U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar is known for her anti-India statements and was taken on a visit to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) by the Pakistani government. Her statements have expressed sympathy towards the Muslim Brotherhood and the ISI. Rahul Gandhi has become the first Leader of the Opposition whose name was mentioned by Pakistani in its anti-India statement at the United Nations. Ilhan Omar and Pannu are praising him’.
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