Rahul Gandhi takes a swipe after White House Twitter handle 'unfollows' PMO, President

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took a subtle quip on President and Prime Minister of India getting "unfollowed" by White House on Twitter saying he is "dismayed" by move. official Twitter handle of White House (@WhiteHouse) has unfollowed verified handles of President Ram Nath Kovind (@rashtrapatibhvn) and Prime Minister's Office (@PMOIndia).

White House is  official residence of President of United States,  post held by Donald Trump. handle posts regular updates on Trump administration's actions and policies and live streams press briefings done re.

Rahul also "urged" Ministry of External Affairs to "take te".

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Previously following PM, Prez

According to media reports, White House previously followed  personal Twitter handles of PM Narendra Modi, his office (PMO), President Ram Nath Kovind as well as Indian embassy in Washington DC (@IndianEmbassyUS). With unfollowing, White House w follows just 13 accounts, all American individuals or American institutions. Even President Donald Trump's personal account longer follows PM Modi.

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Indo-US ties

Recently, ties between India and US has seen hickups over issues related to supply of Hydroxychloroquine. President Donald Trump had hinted to "retaliate" after India imposed curbs on exports of anti-malarial drug following claims that HCQ can be used asa deterrent against COVID-19. Following this, India scrambled to partially lift ban and resumed exports to Ameria.

On a personal level, both PM Modi and President Trump share warm relationship with each or which have been much boasted in public domain.

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