Jairam Ramesh Slams Centre Over “Triple Jhatka” to Indian Diplomacy After Modi-Trump Call

By A Staff Reporter

In a scathing critique of the Modi government’s diplomatic conduct, Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday raised alarm over what he described as a “triple jhatka” (triple shock) to Indian foreign policy, following the reported phone conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump. Ramesh alleged a series of foreign policy failures that he believes have undermined India's global standing, particularly in the context of Pakistan and recent terror attacks.

Highlighting the first of three setbacks, Ramesh pointed out the invitation extended to Pakistan’s Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, for a special one-on-one lunch with President Trump. “His provocative and inflammatory remarks are directly linked to the Pahalgam terror attacks. Yet, he is being honoured in Washington, and we’ve remained silent,” he said.

The second blow, according to Ramesh, came from General Michael Kurilla, Head of the US Central Command, who recently referred to Pakistan as a “phenomenal partner in counter-terrorism.” “This is the same Pakistan we say is a phenomenal perpetrator of terror,” Ramesh countered.

The third issue he raised was the US President’s repeated claims—14 times since May 10, according to Ramesh—that he mediated a ceasefire between India and Pakistan using trade leverage. “These claims were never countered by the Indian government. And now we’re told the PM had a 35-minute phone call with President Trump in which all this was supposedly addressed,” he said.

Ramesh called for immediate transparency from the government. “Say the same thing in Parliament. Call a special session. Call an all-party meeting tomorrow. We want to hear in the House what you told President Trump on the phone,” he demanded.

The Congress leader said the government owes the nation not just answers but also a show of national unity in the face of diplomatic challenges. “We want a constructive debate in Parliament. We want to show unity and solidarity—something this government must not shy away from.”