Indian-American Politician Kshama Sawant Denied Visa to Visit Ailing Mother

Sawant claims her visa was rejected due to being on a 'reject list,' allegedly tied to her criticism of India's Modi government.

Kshama Sawant, a former Seattle City Council member, says her Indian visa application has been denied three times while her husband was granted an emergency visa to visit her sick mother in Bengaluru.
The Indian consulate in Seattle stated it faced a 'law and order situation' after Sawant and others refused to leave the premises during a protest demanding an explanation for her visa rejection.
Sawant alleges her visa denial is linked to her political actions, including passing a Seattle resolution against India's Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and National Register of Citizens (NRC).
The Indian consulate accused the protesters of aggressive behavior and called in local authorities, stating further action would be taken against the individuals involved.
Sawant, a vocal critic of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has been active in advocating for workers' rights and caste discrimination bans in the United States.