Congress President Kharge Slams PM Modi, Alleges "red Carpet" To China, "surrender" Before Trump

New Delhi: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday launched a scathing attack on the central government over reports that it is planning to lift five-year-old restrictions on Chinese companies. Questioning the Modi government's foreign policy, Kharge described it as completely unstable and said the government's stance swings like a pendulum, sometimes one way, sometimes the other.

What are Kharge’s allegations?

Taking a dig at Prime Minister Modi, Kharge said in a statemen on social media that the sacrifice of the brave Indian soldiers who were martyred in Galwan was insulted when Modi ji gave a "clean chit" to China.

What did Kharge say on India-US ties?

The Congress president termed PM Modi's silence on US President Donald Trump's comments on India's Russian oil imports as a "surrender." 

"US President Trump is commenting on India's Russian oil trade every day, but Modi ji is silent. He is averting his gaze. This silence is a compromise with national interests. The Modi government has dealt a severe blow to India's non-aligned and independent foreign policy," he said.
Kharge alleged that the Indian people are paying a heavy price for this inconsistency in foreign policy.

What is the current status of India-China relations?

These restrictions on Chinese companies were imposed after the violent clashes in the Galwan Valley in 2020. However, amidst US pressure and changing circumstances, India and China are now trying to normalize their relations. Following PM Modi's visit to China last year and his meeting with President Xi Jinping, both countries agreed to enhance cooperation.