Modi Government's Foreign Policy Under Fire: Congress Accuses Gov't of Failing to Isolate Pakistan
United Nations Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee welcomes Pakistan's appointment of vice chair, opposition Congress party criticizes move as symptom of government's struggle against terrorism.
The Congress party has unleashed a scathing attack on the Narendra Modi-led central government, calling out a supposed collapse of India's foreign policy following Operation Sindoor. The opposition party has accused the government of witnessing India's global standing plummet, all while Pakistan—often accused of nurturing terrorism—reaps diplomatic and financial benefits.
Pakistan's surprising ascent in UNSC
One significant turn of events, as per Congress, is Pakistan's ascent within the United Nations Security Council. In 2025, Pakistan will chair the Taliban Sanctions Committee, and serve as Vice-Chair of the Counter-Terrorism Committee—two of the UN's most critical bodies for global peace and anti-terrorism efforts.
"Can you believe it? The country that jeers terrorism now chairs a UN committee meant to sanction it! What kind of global insanity are we caught up in?" thundered senior Congress leader Pawan Khera.
According to Congress, the Modi government's foreign policy, instead of isolating Pakistan, has inadvertently led to the country's global reintegration and validation.
Khera's take on India's foreign policy fiasco
Khera took center stage in the attack, accusing the BJP government of enabling Pakistan's revival on the world stage. Via popular social media platform X, Khera traced a detailed timeline suggesting that global institutions and powers have rewarded Pakistan in the wake of Operation Sindoor.
"The IMF fork over $1 billion to Pakistan on May 9 during Operation Sindoor, the World Bank is preparing to dish out $40 billion, the ADB approved $800 million on June 3, and now, Pakistan bags Chairmanship of the UNSC Taliban Sanctions Committee and Vice Chair of the UNSC Counter Terrorism Committee!" Khera ranted.
He labeled this "sad tale of our foreign policy collapse" and questioned how the global community could allow the continuous legitimization of terrorism-sponsoring.
India voices concerns over aid to Pakistan
In response to escalating financial aid commitments to Pakistan by global institutions, the Indian government has voiced objections, particularly towards the Asian Development Bank (ADB). Senior Indian officials revealed that New Delhi urged the ADB to halt further fund disbursal to Islamabad, expressing concerns over potential misuse of funds—specifically, for military expenditure.
The $800 million ADB program, allegedly meant to bolster Pakistan's fiscal sustainability and public financial management, is regarded with suspicion by Indian quarters. "There exists a real chance these funds could inadvertently support activities detrimental to regional stability," an official shared.
Congress slams government silence
Last week, Khera noted that no major country openly backed India during Operation Sindoor. "Not even one nation spoke up, calling Pakistan a terrorist state. Kuwait lifted visa restrictions, Gulf nations signed MoUs, and shockingly, Russia signed a $2.6 billion deal to refurbish Pakistan Steel Mills!" he said.
The Congress argues that these developments were not mere coincidences but indicative of India's diminishing diplomatic power. "We kicked off Operation Sindoor with expectations of global backing. Instead, the world showered Pakistan with rewards," Khera added.
India objects to the IMF's bailout strategy
India also opposed the IMF's $1 billion bailout to Pakistan, given during Operation Sindoor's peak. To add insult to injury, the IMF approved a $1.4 billion credit line for Pakistan's climate resilience. Indian diplomats expressed doubts about whether these funds were falling into the wrong hands to fuel Pakistan's state-sponsored terrorism.
New Delhi voiced its objection at the IMF board meeting in Washington, warning about the absence of adequate monetary safeguards. "Supporting Pakistan sans adequate monitoring of terror-financing risks sets a concerning precedent," an Indian official emphasized.
India readies for FATF 'Grey' list for Pakistan
Now, India is rumored to plan pushing for Pakistan's re-listing on the grey list of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the organization responsible for monitoring global financial crimes, including terror financing and money laundering.
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- Senior Congress leader Pawan Khera questioned the legitimization of terrorism-sponsoring countries in financial markets, pointing out the $1 billion IMF aid to Pakistan amidst Operation Sindoor.
- In the defi sector, discussions have arisen about the potential misuse of funds from programs like the $800 million Asian Development Bank (ADB) program, aimed at improving Pakistan's fiscal sustainability, with concerns about its impact on regional stability.
- General news outlets have reported on India's potential action in the global arena, as they prepare to advocate for Pakistan's re-listing on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, which monitors global financial crimes, including terror financing and money laundering.
