‘Setback For Indian Huglomacy’: Congress Targets PM Modi After Trump Praises Pakistan
Opposition alleges diplomatic setbacks after Trump backs Pakistan amid regional tensions.
The opposition Indian National Congress on Saturday criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi following remarks by US President Donald Trump praising Pakistan’s leadership amid tensions in the region. The party described Trump’s comments as another setback for what it termed the government’s “huglomacy,” a reference to Modi’s high-profile diplomatic outreach.
Congress general secretary in charge of communications Jairam Ramesh said in a post on X that India’s strategic diplomacy had suffered “repeated blows” due to Trump’s continued overtures toward the Pakistani establishment. He argued that Washington’s stance signaled a return to the “hyphenation” of India and Pakistan in US foreign policy — a framework New Delhi has long sought to move beyond.
Ramesh also took aim at the government’s economic engagement with Washington, claiming that India had conceded too much in a recent trade understanding. He alleged that New Delhi had made firm commitments, particularly on agricultural imports from American farmers, while the United States had offered only vague assurances regarding expanded market access for Indian exports. He further pointed to the reported imposition of steep US import duties on Indian solar modules as evidence of strained economic diplomacy.
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The Congress leader suggested that Trump’s praise for Pakistan’s leadership came despite what he described as inflammatory rhetoric linked to security concerns in the region. Without naming individuals directly, Ramesh referenced developments following the April 22, 2025, terrorist attack in Pahalgam, which Indian authorities have attributed to Pakistan-based elements.
Trump, speaking amid escalating tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, said he shares a strong relationship with Pakistan’s leadership and described the country as “doing terrifically well.” Responding to questions about possible US intervention, he praised Pakistan’s prime minister and military leadership, calling them people he respects. The remarks have triggered fresh political debate in India over the direction and effectiveness of its foreign policy engagement with Washington.
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