Why was Justin Trudeau’s 2018 trip to India criticized?

Justin Trudeau’s 2018 trip to India was widely considered a public relations disaster due to two primary factors:

• Clothing Choices: Trudeau and his family were accused of overdressing and seeking gratuitous photo opportunities. They frequently wore ornate traditional clothing that some Indian observers noted was more appropriate for weddings than for the official nature of the visit.1
• Security Controversy: The trip faced significant condemnation after it was discovered that a Sikh separatist, who had participated in a 1986 assassination attempt against an Indian politician in Canada, had been invited to two receptions hosted by the Canadian government. Although the invitation was withdrawn once the individual's history became known, the incident severely tarnished Trudeau’s image during the tour.1