US Secretary of State's New Delhi Skip Sparks Criticism

US Secretary of State's decision to skip New Delhi has drawn criticism from opposition leaders, who have described the visit arrangements as humiliating.

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US Secretary of State has decided to skip New Delhi for a diplomatic visit, according to Al Jazeera. The decision has drawn sharp criticism from Indian opposition leaders, who have complained that the arrangements are humiliating.

The controversy focuses on the choice to bypass the capital city. Opposition figures argue the specific routing of the trip constitutes a diplomatic slight, turning the visit into a point of domestic political contention in India.

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  1. Why Marco Rubio’s visit to Mumbai has ruffled feathers in IndiaAl Jazeera · Primary source
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US Secretary of State is skipping New Delhi, and opposition leaders complain his arrangements are humiliating.

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