Rahul Gandhi’s meeting with anti-India US lawmaker Ilhan Omar draws BJP’s ire – India TV
Image Source : SHEHZAD POONAWALLA (X) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s meeting with anti-India US lawmaker Ilhan Omar sparks fresh row Washington: Sparking a fresh row, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, during his three-day visit to the United States, participated in a meeting with US lawmakers at the Rayburn House Office Building here hosted by Congressman Bradley James Sherman. Several US lawmakers were present at the meeting, including Minnesota representative Ilhan Omar, who has gained notoriety for espousing anti-India sentiments. Others present at the meeting included US Congress members Jonathan Jackson, Ro Khanna, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Barbara Lee, Shri Thanedar, Jesus G. “Chuy” Garcia, Hank Johnson and Jan Schakowsky. Sources familiar with the meetings told news agency ANI that Rahul Gandhi also met US diplomat Donald Lu and lawmaker Pramila Jayapal. Ilhan Omar, the representative for Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District in the US House of Representatives, has often sparked controversy for her opinions that have been very critical of India. Recently, when a diplomatic spat broke out between India and Canada over the death of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep …