‘Dost dost na raha’: Jairam scorns at PM’s professed bonhomie with Trump

In a scathing attack on the Modi government, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh Thursday questioned its policies and actions, both domestic and foreign.

In this context, he asked what has come of the prime minister’s professed bonhomie with US President Donald Trump. Ramesh’s skepticism stems from Trump’s recent moves that seem to favour Pakistan over India.

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In a post on platform X, Ramesh pointed out several instances where Trump has seemingly favored Pakistan, including:

Claiming credit for India-Pakistan ceasefire, Trump has repeatedly claimed that he brokered a ceasefire between India and Pakistan, leading to the abrupt halt of Operation Sindoor.

· Trump hosted Pakistan’s Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir to an unprecedented lunch at the White House, despite the latter’s inflammatory statements.

· Trump has evinced interest in intensifying the US-Pakistan economic partnership.

· Trump allegedly gave the green signal to the strategic mutual defence agreement between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.

· Trump imposed punitive tariffs on India’s exports to the US and shook the H1B visa regime.

· Trump singled out India for its long-standing economic relationship with Russia for punitive action against us.

Ramesh’s concerns culminated in a series of scathing questions: “Namaste Trump Ka Kya Huwa? Howdy Modi Ka Kya Huwa? Huglomacy Ka Kya Huwa? Dost Dost Na Raha….” These questions reflect the growing unease in India over Trump’s policies towards the country, particularly in light of his actions towards Pakistan.

The upcoming meeting between Trump, Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz Sharif, and Field Marshal Asim Munir at the White House has sparked further concerns about the US’s intentions towards India. Ramesh’s remarks highlight the need for a more nuanced approach to international relations, prioritizing India’s interests and sovereignty.