Five Indian-American members of the US Congress, who were briefed by officials of the Biden administration on Friday (local time), said that the indictment of Nikhil Gupta — an Indian accused of plotting an assassination attempt on Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on American soil — was “concerning” and could lead to “significant damage” in India-US relations, if not addressed appropriately.
The five Congress members — Ami Bera, Pramila Jayapal, Ro Khanna, Raja Krishnamoorthi, and Shri Thanedar — have released a joint statement on the issue after receiving a classified briefing from the Biden administration on the indictment of Gupta. “We believe the US-India partnership has made a meaningful impact on the lives of both of our people, but we are concerned that the actions outlined in the indictment could, if not appropriately addressed, cause significant damage to this very consequential partnership,” stated the Congressmen.
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