'PR first, not nation': Congress slams PM for not raising issue of Indian seafarers' killing with Trump
The Indian Congress party has criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for failing to address the killing of three Indian seafarers by U.S. forces during his meeting with President Donald Trump. The opposition alleges that the government prioritizes public relations over national interests.
Why it matters
This highlights diplomatic tensions and domestic political scrutiny regarding India's foreign policy and its relationship with the United States.
The Congress on Saturday (June 20, 2026) lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for "not taking up" with U.S. President Donald Trump the killing of three Indian seafarers as a result of an American attack and alleged that "PR first" was the government s mantra and not "nation first".
The article focuses heavily on the opposition party's critique of the Prime Minister, framing the government's actions as embarrassing and subservient.
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