Tue May 20 17:16:18 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

Mallikarjun Kharge, President of the All India Congress Committee (AICC) and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, has launched a strong criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s foreign policy. Kharge argues that despite numerous foreign trips, India has failed to gain international support against Pakistan-backed terrorism and lacks diplomatic credibility, evidenced by the recent IMF bailout of Pakistan and the US President’s claim of brokering a ceasefire between India and Pakistan.

**News Article:**

**Kharge Slams Modi’s Foreign Policy, Claims India Stands Isolated**

*Kalaburagi, May 20, 2025* – All India Congress Committee (AICC) President and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, today launched a scathing critique of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s foreign policy, alleging its ineffectiveness and lack of transparency following the recent Pahalgam attack and the retaliatory Operation Sindoor.

Speaking at a public gathering in Hosapete, Vijayanagara district, Mr. Kharge questioned the return on investment from Prime Minister Modi’s extensive foreign travel, citing 151 trips to 72 countries, including ten visits to the United States, in the past 11 years. “Despite these numerous visits, India receives no international backing in its efforts to expose Pakistan’s support for terrorism,” Kharge stated in a post on X. “Is it the Prime Minister’s job to visit foreign countries and only pose for photos?”

Kharge pointed to the recent $1.4 billion IMF bailout package for Pakistan as a failure of Indian diplomacy. He also raised concerns about a declared ceasefire during ongoing operations against terrorists and the US President’s claim of having brokered it. “The US President has insulted our country by saying, ‘I brokered’ the ceasefire between India and Pakistan,” Kharge said, criticizing the government’s perceived lack of clarity on the issue.

The Congress leader’s remarks come amidst heightened tensions in the region and further fuel the ongoing political debate surrounding the government’s handling of international relations and national security.

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