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Allegations Against US Envoy Eric Garcetti Tarnished his Image in India: Opinion
Allegations Against US Envoy Eric Garcetti Tarnished his Image in India: Opinion
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The perjury allegations against US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti have affected his reputation in India and are something which can’t be ignored by the Biden administration, experts have told Sputnik India.
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The perjury allegations against US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti have affected his reputation in India and are something, which can’t be ignored by the Biden administration, experts have told Sputnik India.Pandey suggested that it would be appropriate for the Biden administration to take note of the allegations.Geopolitical analyst Dr Gulrez Sheikh echoed the sentiment.He underscored the fact that foreign diplomatic postings in the US were "political in nature", dictated by partisan interests.Sheikh contrasted the US policy with that of India, where Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officers are appointed to foreign diplomatic postings, based on seniority, record of accomplishment and competence."Several current and former City Hall staffers testified that Jacobs also made crude sexual jokes, touching people without their consent at City Hall," Ali told NPR.Meanwhile, the White House "completely stood" by Garcetti, despite reservations expressed by the Republicans, the report claims.Notably, Garcetti served as Biden's 2020 presidential campaign co-chair in 2020.
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Allegations Against US Envoy Eric Garcetti Tarnished his Image in India: Opinion
US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti supposedly lied under the oath before his posting to shield his close aide Rick Jacobs, accused of sexually harassing several individuals, according to public broadcaster NPR. Garcetti, who’s a former mayor of Los Angeles, has denied the charge.
The perjury allegations against US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti have affected his reputation in India and are something, which can’t be ignored by the Biden administration, experts have told Sputnik India.
"The allegations against Garcetti are something that they cannot be overlooked. Of course, he is not directly accused of any sexual misconduct. However, the fact that people who worked closely with him are accused of sexual misconduct and he, allegedly, overlooked it, or, as he has claimed, 'did not see it', does not show him in good light; particularly, when he holds such an important office," remarked political analyst Prashant Pandey, who has co-authored bestselling book BBC's True Lies.
Pandey suggested that it would be appropriate for the Biden administration to take note of the allegations.
"Otherwise, it may continue to affect Garcetti's image not only back home, but here in India too," he warned.
Geopolitical analyst Dr Gulrez Sheikh echoed the sentiment.
"The allegations of perjury against US Ambassador Eric Garcetti tarnish his reputation. However, the issue is an internal matter of the US government and they need to figure out how to deal with the matter," Sheikh told Sputnik India.
He underscored the fact that foreign diplomatic postings in the US were "political in nature", dictated by partisan interests.
Sheikh contrasted the US policy with that of India, where Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officers are appointed to foreign diplomatic postings, based on seniority, record of accomplishment and competence.
The comments come against the backdrop of an investigation by NPR claiming that Jacobs had a "reputation for touching and forcibly kissing people on the lips without their consent", according to his former staffer Yashar Ali.
"Several current and former City Hall staffers testified that Jacobs also made crude sexual jokes, touching people without their consent at City Hall," Ali told NPR.
Meanwhile, the White House "completely stood" by Garcetti, despite reservations expressed by the Republicans, the report claims.
Notably, Garcetti served as Biden's 2020 presidential campaign co-chair in 2020.
