Vance's first visit to India comes weeks after US President Trump imposed and then paused a sweeping tariff regime against around 60 countries, including India.
Dubbing him a "traitor" for his remarks, BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra accused Gandhi of venting his frustration over ED action in the National Herald case on the poll body.
While political circles are abuzz, Patel took to social media to downplay the political chatter, stating the discussion focused on Gujarat’s overall development.