‘Kya Se Kya Ho Gaya…’: Congress Slams Modi Govt Over New US National Security Strategy
Congress takes a swipe at PM Modi, highlighting changes in US approach to Pakistan and repeated Trump claims on India-Pakistan peace.
New Delhi, Dec 6: The Congress on Saturday criticized the Modi government following the release of the new US National Security Strategy, calling it a marked shift in Washington’s approach toward Pakistan. The opposition pointed out that unlike the 2017 Trump era document, the latest strategy avoids direct criticism of Islamabad for supporting militants targeting US partners.
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said the 33-page document reiterates former President Donald Trump’s claims of having resolved the “raging conflict” between India and Pakistan.
“In his introduction and again on Page 8, Trump claims he ‘settled the raging conflict between India and Pakistan’,” Ramesh said.
Highlighting the change in tone toward Pakistan, Ramesh added:
“The 2025 strategy omits explicit criticism present in the 2017 document, which accused Pakistan of supporting militants and demanded stronger counterterrorism actions.”
In a Hindi quip aimed at Prime Minister Modi, Ramesh said:
“Kya se kya ho gaya, bewafa teri dosti mein,” referencing the Dev Anand film Guide (1965).
Key Highlights of the US Strategy
Emphasizes strong cooperation with India on Indo-Pacific security, including within the Quad framework.
Lists eight conflicts globally where Trump claims to have brokered peace, including the May 2025 India-Pakistan ceasefire.
Notes Trump’s role in resolving conflicts involving Israel-Hamas, Kosovo-Serbia, Armenia-Azerbaijan, Thailand-Cambodia, Egypt-Ethiopia, DRC-Rwanda, and others.
India-Pakistan Context
Since May 7, India launched Operation Sindoor targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir, following the April 22 Pahalgam attack that killed 26 civilians. While Trump repeatedly claimed to have mediated the conflict, New Delhi has consistently denied any third-party intervention.
Earlier this week, the Congress criticized the Modi government, commenting on Trump’s repeated assertions of brokering peace between India and Pakistan, calling the so-called “Modi-Trump huglomacy” into question.
