Congress Says Pakistan Becoming A ‘Dalaal’ Exposes Colossal Failure Of Modi Government’s Foreign Policy

The Congress on Sunday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging that his government's foreign policy has suffered a major setback, with the United States treating him as "only as a pliant pushover" while Pakistan has allegedly gained renewed diplomatic relevance despite India's military success in Operation Sindoor.

Congress Alleges Modi's Foreign Policy Narrative Is Unravelling

The opposition party said the developments marked the "unravelling" of Modi's heavily "personality-driven foreign policy" and claimed that the image of the prime minister as a global statesman had taken a serious hit.

Congress general secretary (communications) Jairam Ramesh took to X to criticise the government, saying Modi's efforts to win favour with Washington had failed to deliver any real diplomatic advantage for India.

"He's only seen as a pliant pushover," Ramesh posted on X, as the Congress intensified its attack on the Centre over what it described as the diminishing effectiveness of India's foreign policy messaging.

The party also said that the "self-styled Vishwaguru" now stood exposed as a "Vishwaphoney", arguing that the government's carefully cultivated global narrative had collapsed under recent geopolitical developments.

Jairam Ramesh Links Trade Deal and US Ties to Diplomatic Weakness

Ramesh further alleged that Modi had attempted to "appease" the United States on multiple fronts but had failed to secure diplomatic leverage in return.

According to the Congress leader, even what he termed Modi's "betrayal" of Indian farmers through a trade deal that allegedly opened Indian agriculture markets to unprecedented US access did not help India gain stronger standing with Washington.

His remarks came as the Congress continued to question why the US under President Donald Trump appeared to be giving Pakistan greater relevance on the international stage despite India's recent military assertiveness.

Congress Says Pakistan's Growing Role Reflects India's Diplomatic Setback

Defending its position on Pakistan's mediation role in West Asia, the Congress said there was "nothing new" in Islamabad being used by Washington, arguing that the US has relied on Pakistan in different strategic situations since 1981.

Ramesh painted a bleak picture of Pakistan, describing it as a state where democratic institutions remain weak and the economy is deeply fragile.

"Pakistan is a country where democracy is a farce to be reckoned with, whose economy is a basket case, dependent on a lifeline extended by the IMF and few other donors like China and Saudi Arabia and has for decades been known as a haven for terrorists who perpetrate attacks not only on its neighbours but in different parts of the world," he said.

He also noted that successive American administrations had previously taken a tougher line on Pakistan.

"It is a country that was dealt with very strictly by Presidents Clinton, Bush, Obama, and Biden. Now, after having been isolated following its terror offensive in Mumbai in Nov 2008, Pakistan has acquired a new acceptance," he said.

'Dalaal' Remark and Trump's Role Come Under Fire

The Congress said Pakistan's renewed acceptability in diplomatic circles reflected a serious failure by the Modi government in shaping the post-Operation Sindoor narrative.

"That Pakistan has become - in the words of the learned Dr. S. Jaishankar - a 'dalaal' is a reflection of the colossal failure of the Modi government's foreign policy, diplomatic engagement and narrative management following India's striking military success in Operation Sindoor," Ramesh said.

He also squarely blamed US President Donald Trump for contributing to Pakistan's current standing, despite repeatedly referring to Modi as his "good friend".

"President Donald Trump, who calls Modi his 'good friend', has contributed heavily to Pakistan's current respectability," Ramesh said, while questioning how the prime minister allowed such a diplomatic shift to take place even as he frequently highlighted his ties with the White House.

With the Congress framing Pakistan's rising relevance and Washington's posture as a direct embarrassment for the Modi government, the political attack signals that foreign policy may become a sharper point of contest in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor.