The American diplomats based in India stated to the State Department of the USA that if Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru had accepted the policy proposed by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Sikkim would have become a part of India 25 years ago.
Abhisar Sharma claimed that the two Indian ministers did not react to Blinken's remarks there by validating US claims. However, Sharma's claims were premature as Dr Jaishankar soon gave a 'befitting reply'.
Alia is part Muslim from father's side and part Christian from mother's side so it is not yet clear whether Islamic and Christian wedding rituals will be part of the celebrations.
The Delhi police has told the SC that the Dharma Sansad speech was about empowering one's religion and preparing for existential threats, and there was no incitement against Muslims