Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s recent visit to the United States has provoked a war of words between the ruling BJP and the main opposition Congress in India.Should the Indian leaders refrain from badmouthing the ruling BJP while abroad? Is there a red line, and has Rahul crossed it while he was in the US? The BJP claims yes, and the Congress says no.

During his recent US visit, Rahul Gandhi, who is the leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha, criticised the Indian government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, prompting backlash from the BJP. The Congress responded by accusing Modi of frequently targeting the Congress during his foreign trips since 2014, citing numerous examples.Further, the Congress also accused the BJP of misrepresenting Gandhi’s statements to fuel controversy.

Through various programs, Rahul sought to strengthen ties with the diaspora while addressing political concerns to students, officials, and lawmakers in the US.

Why does he want to woo the Diaspora?

PM Modi also has constantly visited abroad to connect with the Indian Diaspora. Rahul Gandhi is also aiming to strengthen his ties too with the Indian American community. Over the past decade, the presence of Indian Americans in U.S. politics has surged, with five members in the House of Representatives, one senator, and notable figures such as vice-president Kamala Harris and vice-presidential candidate JD Vance, who has an Indian spouse.