‘Her misconceptions’: India rejects US lawmaker's remarks on SIR

NEW DELHI: India’s Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, on Thursday strongly pushed back against Indian-origin Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal's social media post on the country's democratic framework and electoral procedures, calling it an "interference" in India's internal affairs."The remarks by @RepJayapal on India’s electoral and political processes are unacceptable interference in India’s internal affairs," he posted on X.Emphasising India’s longstanding record of conducting free and fair elections, Kwatra invited Jayapal for a “constructive conversation” to address her concerns."India is a vibrant democracy, with robust, independent constitutional institutions and a longstanding record of free and fair elections. Always open to constructive conversation with the Congresswoman to dispel her misconceptions," he added.Kwatra's response came after Jayapal alleged a sweeping removal of citizens from India's draft electoral list."I am deeply concerned about the actions of the Indian government to purge 130 million people from the voting rolls.