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Congress Slams Modi: Pakistan's US-Iran Role a 'Setback'
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The Congress party has severely criticized the Modi government's foreign policy after Pakistan reportedly brokered a peace deal between the United States and Iran, culminating in the "Islamabad MoU" on Wednesday. Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh termed this development a "monumental setback" for India's diplomatic standing. Ramesh accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of "Trump appeasement" and failing to isolate Pakistan, contrasting it with the UPA government's efforts after the 2008 Mumbai attacks. He argued that Pakistan's new diplomatic role, which includes US President Donald Trump's perceived favouritism towards Pakistan Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, undermines India's strategic interests and reflects a "colossal failure" in New Delhi's foreign policy approach.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Congress criticizes the Modi government for perceived foreign policy failures regarding Pakistan's role in US-Iran peace talks.
Pakistan reportedly mediated a US-Iran peace deal, leading to the 'Islamabad MoU' on Wednesday.
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh called this a 'monumental setback' for India, citing a failure to isolate Pakistan internationally.
Accusations include 'Trump appeasement' by the Modi government and a boost to Pakistan's regional influence.
WHY IT MATTERS
This diplomatic development intensifies domestic political debate on India's foreign policy effectiveness and its approach to regional geopolitical shifts, especially concerning Pakistan's influence in West Asia.
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Monumental setback': Congress slams Modi govt over Pakistan's role in U.S.-Iran peace moves - The Hindu ↗'Serious blow to foreign policy': Congress slams PM Modi over Pakistan's role in US-Iran deal - Hindustan Times ↗Congress jabs govt over US-Iran signing 'Islamabad MoU', calls it severe setback to PM Modi's foreign policy - Deccan Herald ↗