Congress flags Trump’s meetings with Pak army chief, questions Indian diplomacy

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh Wednesday criticized US President Donald Trump’s meetings with Pakistani Army Chief Asim Munir, calling it a “huge blow” to Indian diplomacy.

In a post on handle X, Ramesh pointed out that Munir’s inflammatory remarks preceded the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 people. “President Trump’s inclination towards that individual has remained consistent, against the backdrop of whose inflammatory, provocative, and communal poison-laden statements the terrorist attack in Pahalgam occurred on April 22,” Ramesh said.

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“As far as Indian diplomacy is concerned, the era of sloganeering, showmanship, boasting, and preaching has now come to an end. The challenges are many—not only with the United States, but also with other countries. The self-proclaimed world guru and his disciples have now been completely exposed,” he added.

Trump’s meetings with Munir have sparked controversy in India, with many questioning the implications for Indian diplomacy. Munir’s presence at the White House has been seen as a significant development, given Pakistan’s complex relationship with India.

The Congress party has been vocal about its concerns regarding the Modi government’s diplomatic efforts, particularly with regard to the US.