Congress Criticizes India's Foreign Policy Amidst Global Tensions
In a recent statement, Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh has sharply criticized the Indian government's foreign policy, claiming it has been fully exposed amid various global tensions. He pointed out failures in managing relationships with the U.S. and Pakistan, as well as issues surrounding the recent Iran crisis. Ramesh accused the government of ignoring significant allegations regarding U.S. involvement in halting military operations and emphasized the need for transparency in international dealings. This critique raises questions about the effectiveness of India's diplomatic strategies and the implications for its global standing.
| Mar 1, 2026, 15:29 IST
Congress General Secretary Critiques Government's Foreign Policy
On Sunday, Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh launched a sharp critique of the central government's foreign policy, labeling it as completely exposed. He highlighted failures ranging from U.S.-Pakistan relations to the handling of the recent crisis in Iran and tensions with China. In a detailed post on X, Ramesh stated that under the self-proclaimed global leader, India's foreign policy has been thoroughly revealed, regardless of the facade maintained by the Prime Minister's supporters.
Ramesh accused the U.S. of maintaining close ties with Pakistan, expressing concern over comments made in the context of terrorist attacks and regional tensions.
He pointed out that the U.S. President continues to praise individuals whose provocative remarks contributed to the terrorist attacks in Pahalgam on April 22, 2025. Furthermore, he noted that the U.S. has openly supported Pakistan's military actions in Afghanistan. Ramesh also questioned the government's response to claims regarding U.S. leadership in halting Operation Sindoor in May 2025, emphasizing that the Prime Minister has not publicly addressed these allegations.
Ramesh mentioned that the U.S. President has claimed at least a hundred times that he intervened to halt Operation Sindoor by threatening to increase tariffs on U.S. exports to India on May 10, 2025. However, the Prime Minister has remained silent on these assertions. The initial announcement to stop Operation Sindoor was made by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on May 10, 2025, at 5:37 PM. Regarding the India-U.S. trade agreement, Ramesh stated that on February 2, 2026, President Trump announced that the trade deal had been finalized at Modi's request and would take effect immediately. He argued that this was a desperate move by Modi to divert attention from issues raised by Rahul Gandhi in Parliament.
He further noted that eighteen days later, the U.S. Supreme Court declared that President Trump's tariff policy, which was foundational to the India-U.S. trade agreement, was illegal and unconstitutional. This ruling was widely anticipated, yet Modi pressured Trump to sign the trade agreement for his political gain. Ramesh criticized the trade deal as one-sided, asserting that India made significant commitments on imports without receiving assurances from the United States.