There are generally issues larger than politics and whenever you step outdoors the nation, exterior affairs minister S Jaishankar mentioned on Saturday because the BJP and Congress spar over Rahul Gandhi’s remarks in the United States attacking Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his authorities on numerous fronts. Stressing on “certain collective responsibility”, Jaishankar mentioned he refrains from indulging in politics overseas and can argue “vigorously” on his return to India.

The exterior affairs minister was interacting with the Indian diaspora in Cape Town after attending the assembly of BRICS overseas ministers.

When a member of the Indian diaspora, with out naming Rahul Gandhi, requested Jaishankar what he needed to say on remarks made by “someone” within the US, the minister mentioned, “Look, I said I can only talk for myself I try when I go abroad not to do politics. I’m perfectly prepared to argue and argue very vigorously at home. Okay, so you will never find me wanting in that regard.”

“But I believe you understand, even a democratic tradition has a sure collective duty. There is a nationwide curiosity there’s a collective picture. There are generally issues larger than politics and whenever you step outdoors the nation, I believe that is vital to recollect.

“So I might differ strongly with someone. I could say to you, I differ with them. But how I counter it, I would like to go back home and do it. And watch me when I get back,” India’s prime diplomat mentioned.

Addressing Indian Americans in Santa Clara within the US earlier this week, former Congress president Rahul Gandhi, an ex-MP, described Prime Minister Modi as a “specimen”. He alleged that the affect of some actions of the BJP-led authorities was being felt by minorities and folks from the Dalit and tribal communities and it has “to be fought with affection”.

“It is being felt by the Muslims most directly because it is done most directly to them. But in fact, it is done to all communities. The way you (Muslims) are feeling attacked, I can guarantee Sikhs, Christians, Dalits, and tribals are also feeling the same. You can’t cut hatred with hatred., but only with love and affection,” Gandhi mentioned.