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Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday launched a scathing attack on the central government over reports suggesting that it plans to lift five-year-old restrictions on Chinese companies. Kharge described Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s foreign policy as erratic and unstable, likening it to a pendulum that swings unpredictably. Disrespect to Gallant Soldiers in GalwanKharge criticized Modi’s earlier promise of “I will not let the country bow down”, arguing that current actions contradict this pledge. He said that the sacrifices of Indian soldiers martyred in the Galwan Valley clash were disrespected when Modi gave China what he termed a “clean chit.” Now, by rolling out the red carpet for Chinese firms, Kharge asserted, the government is demonstrating the hidden depth of China’s ...

The Congress party has taken a tongue-in-cheek dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi following comments by the US Commerce Secretary, Howard Lutnick, regarding the delay in a trade deal between India and the United States. Using lines from classic Bollywood songs, the opposition party sought to mock the Prime Minister over the stalled negotiations. Congress Hits Out Using Old Bollywood LyricsCongress General Secretary in charge of communications, ** Jairam Ramesh**, referenced Lutnick’s statement without directly naming PM Modi. In a social media post, Ramesh wrote:*“Hug hug naa raha, Post post naa raha … Kya se kya ho gaya bewafa tere dosti mein.”*These lines borrow from iconic 1960s films—“Kya Se Kya Ho Gaya” from the 1965 film Guide, starring Dev Anand, and “Dost Dost Na Raha” from the...

New Delhi: The Congress party on Friday claimed that the Modi government is planning to lift five-year-old restrictions on Chinese companies, allowing them to bid for Indian government contracts. The opposition described the move as a “calculated surrender policy” in the face of Chinese aggression and demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi clarify the sudden policy reversal during the upcoming Budget Session of Parliament. Lifting Old RestrictionsCongress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh shared a news report on social media, alleging that India’s Finance Ministry is preparing to remove long-standing restrictions on Chinese firms participating in government tenders. No immediate response has been issued by the government regarding these claims. Ramesh highlighted the timing of the ...