India’s US ambassador blasts Jayapal’s statement on voter rolls purge
Summary
India’s ambassador to the U.S., Vinay Mohan Kwatra, criticized U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal for her comments about protests in India related to changes in voter lists. Kwatra said Jayapal’s remarks interfere in India’s internal matters and defended India’s democracy and election process.Key Facts
- Vinay Mohan Kwatra is India’s ambassador to the United States.
- Rep. Pramila Jayapal represents Washington state in the U.S. Congress.
- Jayapal made remarks about protests in India over updating voter lists across the country.
- Kwatra called those remarks “unacceptable interference” in India’s internal affairs.
- Kwatra stated that India has strong democratic institutions.
- He emphasized India’s history of free and fair elections.
- The issue arose after India conducted a nationwide revision of voter rolls.
- The ambassador’s response was meant to defend India’s sovereignty and electoral process.
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