Congress Criticises Modi Government Over West Asia Conflict Response
The Congress party has raised concerns regarding the ongoing conflict in West Asia, accusing the Modi government of failing to protect India's strategic interests. On July 14, 2026, Congress Foreign Affairs chairperson Salman Khurshid highlighted the risks to commercial shipping and called for adherence to international law. He specifically mentioned the attacks on Iran’s Chabahar Port, a key asset for India’s access to Central Asia. Khurshid urged Prime Minister Modi to take immediate action to safeguard India's geopolitical interests and to inform Parliament during the upcoming monsoon session. Congress communications chief Jairam Ramesh noted the increasing influence of Pakistan in the region, exacerbated by the collapse of the recent U.S.-Iran Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.
Published 8 hours ago • 15 Jul 2026, 01:49 PM IST