Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday 24 March 2026 raised tough questions on the foreign policy of the central government. He described the current conflict in West Asia and India’s diplomatic stance as a major blow to the country. Ramesh particularly criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Israel, calling it a wrong decision in political history. He says that India’s image has been damaged due to this tour.
What questions did Jairam Ramesh raise on the government’s diplomacy?
According to Jairam Ramesh, the Prime Minister’s visit to Israel took place at a time when tension was very high in the region. He said the tour ended just two days before the air strikes on Iran. Ramesh alleged that this move has removed India from a position where we could have played the role of mediator for peace. Describing the Prime Minister’s diplomacy as a failure, he said that India is now having to pay the price for it. Along with this, he also mentioned the increasing closeness between America and Pakistan.
Main events and dates related to this dispute
In this entire matter, many statements and incidents have come to light in the last few days which are as follows
Date Main Events 28 February 2026 Air strikes on Iran by America and Israel 5 March 2026 Rahul Gandhi questions the silence of the Prime Minister on the sinking of the Iranian warship 23 March 2026 Rahul Gandhi criticizes the Prime Minister’s speech on the West Asia conflict 24 March 2026 Jairam Ramesh calls Israel tour a big diplomatic defeat for India
What allegations did Rahul Gandhi make against the Prime Minister?
Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi also cornered the government on this issue. He claimed that the Prime Minister has compromised India’s strategic autonomy. Gandhi said that the crisis in West Asia has now reached India’s doorstep and the Prime Minister is avoiding discussing it in Parliament. He also said that the government’s silence and recent speeches have weakened India’s position at the international level. The Congress State Department has also expressed concern that this visit has sent the message of political support for military tension.