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
