India, Sept. 13 -- John Bolton, a former US National Security Advisor, has questioned President Donald Trump's choice of Sergio Gor as the next ambassador to India, saying he does not consider him "qualified" for the role.

"I don't think he's qualified to be US ambassador to India," news agency ANI quoted John Bolton as saying.

Donald Trump announced Sergio Gor as the next US ambassador to India and Special Envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs.

Announcing on Truth Social, Donald Trump said, "I am pleased to announce that I am promoting Sergio Gor to be our next United States Ambassador to the Republic of India, and Special Envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs. As Director of Presidential Personnel, Sergio and his team have hi...