Indian Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the BJP government’s foreign policy, questioning the much-touted “special bond” between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump, alleging that it has come at a cost to India. His remarks were in response to the fresh turbulence the India-US diplomatic landscape appears to be facing over Trump’s threat to India for purchasing Russian oil. Ramesh invoked the popular Hindi song Dost dost na raha (A friend is no longer a friend) to underscore his point, quipping, “PM must also know the song. Dost dost na raha, Trump yaar hamein tera aitbaar na raha (A friend is no longer a friend, Trump, my friend, we no longer trust you).” “Claims were made that the PM shares a special bond with President Trump, that they are old friends. What is the result of all of it? Threats of increased tariffs are being made. This friendship proved to be very expensive. The PM should answer,” the General Secretary said at a press meet. Ramesh also pointed out past high-profile events like “Howdy Modi” and “Namaste Trump,” and even the slogan “Abki baar Trump sarkar,” slamming these were just “photo … Continue reading Dost, dost na raha: Congress mocks Modi-Trump ‘special bond’ amid tariff threat