US Lawmaker Ro Khanna has recently come under fire for his comments on Indian politician Rahul Gandhi. Khanna, a Democrat from California, had tweeted that Gandhi was a “breath of fresh air” and that he was “impressed” by the Indian leader’s “boldness and courage” in taking on the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
The comments sparked outrage in India, with many accusing Khanna of interfering in the country’s internal politics. The BJP, which is the ruling party in India, accused Khanna of “interfering in India’s internal affairs” and called his comments “unacceptable”.
Khanna has since clarified his comments, saying that he was merely expressing admiration for Gandhi’s courage in taking on the BJP. He also said that he was not endorsing any particular political party or ideology.
Despite Khanna’s clarification, the controversy has not died down. Many in India have accused Khanna of being biased towards Gandhi and the opposition Congress party. They have also accused him of trying to influence the outcome of the upcoming Indian elections.
Khanna has denied these accusations, saying that he was merely expressing admiration for Gandhi’s courage and that he was not trying to influence the outcome of the elections. He has also said that he respects India’s democracy and its people’s right to choose their own leaders.
It remains to be seen how the controversy will play out in the coming days. However, it is clear that Khanna’s comments have sparked a heated debate in India and have put him in the spotlight.