On October 14, 2025, the Congress party sharply criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government's foreign policy after U.S. President Donald Trump referred to Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir as his "favorite Field Marshal" during a public appearance. Trump's praise for Munir, who was not present at the event, has sparked outrage within India, with Congress questioning the nature of the Modi-Trump relationship. Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh expressed disbelief, stating, "What sort of friendship is this between Trump and Modi?" The Congress party further alleged that this incident reflects poorly on India's foreign policy, which it claims has "completely fallen apart" under the Modi government. They pointed to Munir's previous inflammatory remarks, which they argue contributed to the backdrop of the April 22, 2025, terror attacks in Pahalgam, orchestrated by the same military establishment Munir leads. This development has intensified political controversy within India, prompting debates about the effectiveness and direction of the country's current foreign policy. #ModiTrumpRelations #AsimMunirPraise #CongressCriticism #ForeignPolicyDebate #IndiaPakistanRelations #TrumpVisit #DiplomaticTensions #JairamRamesh #IndianDiplomacy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's congratulatory message following India's victory over Pakistan in the 2025 Asia Cup final has sparked political controversy. In his post, Modi likened the cricket match to "Operation Sindoor," India's military response to the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, stating, "Outcome is the same — India wins!" The Congress party swiftly criticized the comparison, with senior leader Pawan Khera stating, "It is not right to compare a cricket match to a battlefield." He further remarked that good captains do not announce a ceasefire on the orders of any third umpire, referencing the ceasefire during the 2025 India–Pakistan conflict. Additionally, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi expressed concern that such parallels between sports and military actions are inappropriate. She also warned that revenues generated from Pakistan's participation in cricket tournaments like the Asia Cup could potentially be channeled into funding terrorism. On the other hand, the BJP defended Modi's statement, emphasizing the spirit of national pride and unity. Party spokesperson Amit Malviya criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for not congratulating the Indian cricket team on their victory, suggesting that the Congress party often sides with Pakistan over India. #OperationSindoor #AsiaCup2025 #PMModi #CongressCriticism #NationalSecurity #SportsPolitics #IndiaPakistanRelations #CricketDiplomacy #BJPDefense @narendramodi
