US Republican Warns: Alienating India Will Hurt America, Backs New Delhi Over Pakistan

• US Congressman Rich McCormick highlighted India's economic and strategic value, stating that sidelining New Delhi would lead to 'big trouble' for the US.
• McCormick contrasted India with Pakistan, noting India's significant investments in the US and its role in supplying global talent, unlike Pakistan.
• Indian-origin US Congressman Ami Bera supported McCormick, emphasizing that US companies prioritize long-term strategic partnerships and multi-billion dollar investments in India, not Pakistan.
• McCormick acknowledged US disapproval of India's Russian oil purchases but understood PM Modi's 'nationalistic' decision to secure cheap energy for India's growth.
• He warned the Trump administration that embracing India would bring peace and prosperity, while alienating it would have serious consequences for Washington.

Why It Matters: US Republican warns against alienating India, emphasizing its strategic and economic importance over Pakistan.