Overview

• Rahul Gandhi alleged in Parliament that S Jaishankar visited the US multiple times to secure an invitation for PM Modi to Donald Trump's inauguration.
• S Jaishankar denied the claim, stating his December 2024 visit was to meet US officials and chair a gathering of Consuls General.
• The Foreign Minister clarified that PM Modi does not attend such events and India is typically represented by special envoys.
• Jaishankar accused Gandhi of deliberately spreading falsehoods for political purposes, which he said harm India's global image.
• BJP leaders, including Kiren Rijiju, demanded evidence from Gandhi to substantiate his claims, calling them unverified and irresponsible.