Overview

• On June 18 the US State Department issued a Level 2 travel advisory for India, citing rising violent crime, terrorism threats and a surge in sexual assaults.
• Congress officials called the government's silence a diplomatic failure and noted the advisory contrasts with Pakistan’s Level 3 warning.
• Party leaders warned the advisory could dent tourism revenues, foreign investment and India’s international standing.
• BJP IT head Amit Malviya rebutted those criticisms by highlighting Pakistan’s higher advisory rating and accusing the opposition of peddling falsehoods.
• The debate underscores tensions in India–US relations and puts fresh emphasis on New Delhi’s efforts to isolate Pakistan over terrorism sponsorship.