U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Mumbai and later traveled to Jamnagar, deliberately omitting a stop in New Delhi, according to India Today.
The itinerary sparked criticism from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who called the route unusual, while the Ministry of External Affairs defended it as routine and consistent with standard diplomatic practice.
The divergent reactions have fueled a political debate in India, with speculation about the true focus of the visit and its implications for bilateral ties.
