India Denies Visa to Indo-American Leader Kshama Sawant, Protest Erupts Outside Consulate
India has denied an emergency visa to Indo-American political leader Kshama Sawant, prompting a protest outside the Indian Consulate in Seattle. Supporters of Sawant gathered in front of the consulate, leading to a security situation that required the intervention of local authorities, according to consulate officials.
The Indian Consulate stated that after office hours, a group of individuals attempted to enter the consulate premises. Officials said they tried to ascertain the reason for their visit while asking them to leave. However, the individuals reportedly refused to leave and allegedly behaved aggressively with consulate staff, making threats. Concerned about security, the consulate called the police.
The consulate did not provide details regarding the identities of the protesters or the specific reasons behind the demonstration.
Meanwhile, former Seattle City Council member Kshama Sawant responded on social media, confirming that she was among those denied an Indian visa. She stated that she and her supporters organized the protest outside the consulate to express their discontent. Sawant emphasized that the demonstration was peaceful.
The Indian Consulate stated that after office hours, a group of individuals attempted to enter the consulate premises. Officials said they tried to ascertain the reason for their visit while asking them to leave. However, the individuals reportedly refused to leave and allegedly behaved aggressively with consulate staff, making threats. Concerned about security, the consulate called the police.
The consulate did not provide details regarding the identities of the protesters or the specific reasons behind the demonstration.
Meanwhile, former Seattle City Council member Kshama Sawant responded on social media, confirming that she was among those denied an Indian visa. She stated that she and her supporters organized the protest outside the consulate to express their discontent. Sawant emphasized that the demonstration was peaceful.