A photo of indian politician rahul gandhi meeting with US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar in Washington has sparked a political uproar in India. Omar, known for her contentious views on israel and Kashmir, has drawn criticism from indian officials.
Union home minister amit shah criticized rahul gandhi for engaging with what he termed “forces that seek to divide the country,” while bjp spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi highlighted Omar's conflicting positions with India's national interests, suggesting that Gandhi's meeting with her undermined indian public trust.
Ilhan Omar, a representative from Minnesota, is an outspoken critic of israel and a supporter of Kamala Harris. Recently re-elected in the primaries, Omar has previously expressed strong criticisms of India. In 2022, she introduced a resolution accusing india of religious freedom violations and had visited Pakistan-administered Kashmir, a move condemned by India.
Omar has also been vocal about US arms supplies to israel, arguing that halting weapon shipments would be a straightforward step towards achieving a ceasefire. Additionally, she has publicly criticized former President Donald Trump, describing him as “sad and miserable” and accusing him of promoting “dangerous anti-Muslim lies.”
Her presence in the meeting with rahul gandhi has further fueled the controversy, reflecting the polarized views on international relations and domestic politics.
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