External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his remarks during a visit to the United States, where Gandhi alleged that India's democratic structures are under attack. Jaishankar refuted these claims, emphasizing that the regular conduct of elections, with varying outcomes, demonstrates the robustness of India's democracy. He expressed concern over Gandhi's tendency to discuss domestic political issues abroad, suggesting that seeking external intervention in India's internal matters is inappropriate and not in the national interest.
Jaishankar stated, "In any democracy, there will be arguments. There will be differences, there will be diversity and opinions. And it should be there, there is nothing wrong with it. It is concerning when they take India's problem out in the world and then invite people from outside to come and interfere."
He further added that while he has no objection to political debates within the country, taking national politics abroad and inviting external involvement is not beneficial for India. Jaishankar also highlighted that India's image on the global stage is that of a trusted collaborator with an independent stance, and the nation is perceived as a credible and effective development partner.
These comments from Jaishankar come in response to Gandhi's assertions during his U.S. visit, where he claimed that there is a "full-scale attack" on India's institutions, including the judiciary and the media, and called upon the Indian diaspora to help defend the idea of In
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