Congress General Secretary and Rajya Sabha member Jairam Ramesh expressed disapproval of the Centre’s foreign policy following a two-week ceasefire agreement involving the US, Israel, and Iran in West Asia. Ramesh highlighted Pakistan’s reported role in the ceasefire, which he believes undermines India’s efforts to diplomatically isolate Islamabad over terrorism.
Ramesh, in a social media post after the ceasefire announcement, noted global cautious welcome for the truce between the US, Israel, and Iran in the West Asia conflict. He also linked the conflict’s start to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel, suggesting it had negative implications for India’s international reputation.
The Congress leader criticized the government for its stance on the conflict, particularly pointing out the Prime Minister’s silence on Israel’s actions in Gaza. Ramesh also questioned the effectiveness of the current government’s strategy in isolating Pakistan globally, contrasting it with the approach taken by the previous UPA government led by Manmohan Singh.
Ramesh raised concerns about the halt of India’s Operation Sindoor in May 2025, questioning the lack of a clear explanation from the government. He highlighted US President Donald Trump’s claims of brokering a ceasefire between India and Pakistan, despite India’s consistent stance that no third party was involved and that Pakistan had requested the cessation of hostilities.
