Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi who who arrived in New York on a five-day. The New York court issues summons against PM Narendra Modi on his alleged role in 2002 communal violence in Gujarat when he was the state's chief minister. External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin said, "It is unfortunate that vested interests are raking up the matter only to vitiate the atmosphere during the visit. Appropriate steps are being taken to address the matter." He aslo said it is frivolous and malicious attempt to distract attention from the visit of the Prime Minister to the United States.
