Congress Criticizes PM Modi for Silence on Trump's Tariff Defense
Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh has sharply criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his silence regarding U.S. President Trump's defense of tariffs in a court case. Ramesh accused Modi of prioritizing praise over addressing critical economic discussions. He highlighted Trump's repeated claims of having facilitated a ceasefire between India and Pakistan, questioning the Indian leadership's lack of response. Ramesh emphasized the disparity between the economies of India and Pakistan, challenging the notion that both countries are 'in the same boat.' This critique raises significant questions about India's diplomatic stance and economic policies.
| May 29, 2025, 12:03 IST
Congress Leader Questions PM Modi's Silence
On Thursday, Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his silence regarding the defense of tariffs by the Trump administration in a U.S. court. Ramesh accused Modi of ignoring this issue, suggesting that the Prime Minister prefers praise over critical discussions about economic policies. He stated, 'Our Prime Minister does not want to hear about tariffs; he only wants to hear 'praise.' This is why he remains silent. The Prime Minister has said nothing on this matter.'
Ramesh pointed out that Trump has taken credit for the ceasefire on various international platforms, while Indian leadership has chosen to remain silent. He noted that in just 11 days, Trump mentioned the ceasefire eight times across three countries—America, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar—claiming, 'This ceasefire happened because of me, and I used tariffs to encourage both nations to agree that international trade would increase if they maintained the ceasefire.'
Ramesh also questioned the silence of India's top leadership, including External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. He remarked, 'Our Foreign Minister is silent on this, and our Prime Minister is completely quiet.' The Congress leader expressed strong objections to Trump's comment that India and Pakistan are 'in the same boat,' emphasizing that India's economy is ten times larger than Pakistan's. He questioned how both countries could be considered equivalent in this context.
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