Huge blow to Indian diplomacy: Congress on Trump-Munir lunch
The Congress on Thursday (June 19, 2025) attacked the government after U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir for lunch, saying it is a "huge blow" to Indian diplomacy.
Congress general secretary in-charge of communications Jairam Ramesh said Field Marshal Asim Munir is not the Head of State or Head of government of Pakistan and is the Chief of Army Staff, yet he gets invited by Mr. Trump for lunch and receives much praise.
"This is the same man whose atrocious and inflammatory remarks formed the immediate backdrop to the brutal Pahalgam terror attacks orchestrated by the establishment over which he presides," Mr. Ramesh said on X.
"It is a huge blow to Indian diplomacy (and huglomacy too)," he said, taking a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
फील्ड मार्शल आसिम मुनीर न तो किसी देश के राष्ट्राध्यक्ष है, न ही किसी सरकार का प्रमुख। वह पाकिस्तान का सेना प्रमुख है। इसके बावजूद उसे राष्ट्रपति ट्रंप ने व्हाइट हाउस में लंच पर आमंत्रित किया और उसकी जमकर तारीफ की।यह वही व्यक्ति है, जिसके भड़काऊ और आपत्तिजनक बयानों की पृष्ठभूमि…
— Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) June 19, 2025Congress criticizes government after Trump hosts Pakistan Army Chief for lunch, calling it a "huge blow" to Indian diplomacy. | Source: The Hindu
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