During his visit to the US, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticized the BJP and RSS, accusing them of undermining India's diversity and constitutional values. He emphasized that the BJP prioritizes one ideology over the country's pluralism, likening it to preferring one dish over others in a Thali. Gandhi also claimed that the fear of the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi dissipated immediately after the 2024 Lok Sabha election results. He highlighted the Congress party's struggle with institutional bias and financial disadvantages during the elections, asserting that the RSS views certain states, languages, and religions as inferior. Gandhi reiterated the importance of preserving India's union of diverse traditions and histories, encouraging the Indian diaspora to bridge the cultural and ideological gap between India and the US.