Rahul Gandhi embarks on 10 days US visit on May 31 ahead of PM Modi’s state visit
Rahul Gandhi embarks on 10 days US visit on May 31 ahead of PM Modi’s state visit
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi embarks on a 10-day visit to US on May 31. His visit is ahead of PM Modi’s state visit on June 22.
Amid his visit, Gandhi plans to hold a rally of approximately 5,000 NRIs at New York’s Madison Square Garden on June 4. Additionally, he will engage in a panel discussion, deliver a speech at Stanford University, and also meet with politicians and entrepreneurs on his visit to Washington and California.
Rahul Gandhi recently headlined for his speeches in London for criticizing the Indian government and shed light on the state of Indian democracy. Amid his speech at Cambridge University in March 2023, Gandhi expressed concerns on the pressures faced by Indian democracy and the attacks on its institutions. These remarks drew criticism from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), who demanded an apology from Gandhi.
Gandhi’s statements in the UK sparked controversies in India, with the BJP accusing him of being a part of the anti-India toolkit. The BJP intensified its attack on Gandhi, demanding an apology from the former Wayanad MP.
Furthermore, the Budget session of Parliament witnessed a deadlock, with the BJP insisting on an apology from Gandhi for his remarks and the Congress calling for a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) to investigate allegations against the Adani Group.
On April 11, Gandhi was disqualified from his position as a Member of Parliament following his conviction in a defamation case. His disqualification was in accordance with Article 102(1)(e) of the Indian Constitution read with Section 8 of the Representation of People Act, 1951.
News input KV Raman
