India Protests Against Singapore PM’s Comments on Lawmakers
- New Delhi responding to Lee’s comments about Indian parliament
- Lee cited reports that almost half of Indian MPs face charges
Lee Hsien Loong
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India lodged a diplomatic protest with Singapore over Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s remarks about the number of Indian lawmakers facing criminal charges, potentially testing ties between the two countries that share a key economic partnership.
New Delhi raised the issue with the city-state’s high commissioner Thursday, a senior government official said, seeking anonymity citing rules for speaking to the media. The official said Lee’s remarks were uncalled for.