#2,738 - India Rejects Socialist Kshama Sawant’s Visa for Third Time – Actions Have Consequences

Seattle’s controversial socialist activist and former city council member Kshama Sawant has been denied an Indian visa for the third time, allegedly due to her vocal criticism of the Modi government. Sawant, known for spearheading Seattle’s caste discrimination ban, attempted to visit her ailing mother but was rejected by Indian authorities, who provided no official reason. Her supporters staged a sit-in at the Indian Consulate in Seattle, leading to law enforcement intervention. Sawant claims she’s on a government "reject list" due to her political activism, but India’s refusal to grant her entry underscores a broader reality—actions have consequences. In a world where progressive activists push radical policies unchecked in cities like Seattle, foreign governments are less inclined to tolerate such rhetoric. This serves as a stark reminder that outside of liberal strongholds, sovereignty and national interests take precedence over ideological grandstanding.