Congress slams PM Modi's ‘blind devotion to Israel’, says national interest demands greater balance
The Indian National Congress party has criticized the Modi government's foreign policy, specifically citing an over-reliance on Israel and a failure to manage geopolitical challenges from China and Pakistan. The party also linked current domestic economic struggles, such as stagnant wages and trade deficits, to the government's broader policy failures.
Why it matters
This highlights growing political friction in India regarding foreign policy alignment and its perceived impact on the domestic economy.
The Congress on Monday (June 15, 2026) hit out at the Modi government s handling of foreign policy, saying Pakistan seems to have acquired a new regional and global influence, and this, coupled with China s deep embedding in Pakistan s strategic apparatus, poses a formidable geo-political challenge for India.
The article focuses on the opposition party's critique of the ruling government, using loaded language like 'blind devotion'.
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