Political parties, traders slam US travel advisory
Ranchi: A US travel advisory cautioning its citizens from visiting India, citing concerns over sexual assaults and Maoist activities in six states, including Jharkhand, has met with strong criticism from political spheres and business communities in the state.
JMM general secretary Supriyo Bhattacharya said, "The US must review its action before commenting against other countries.Maoist activities have been curbed and peace restored in Jharkhand. So I don't see any point in issuing such an advisory."
Congress state general secretary Rajesh Gupta said, "The US is terrified of India's growth. Many Indian students are often bullied and murdered in US. They must correct themselves first before commenting on others.
Jharkhand has always been very welcoming to its guests. If they don't want to visit Jharkhand, it's their call."
The general secretary of the Federation of Jharkhand Chamber of Commerce and Industries (FJCCI), Paresh Gattani, said, "It is beyond my comprehension as to why the US govt issued such an advisory for Jharkhand. Maoist activities have been drastically reduced. No untoward incident related to tourists has been reported in the sttae in recent time."
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