The Congress party on Saturday demanded a clear explanation from the BJP-led Central Government after reports emerged that Russia is set to supply advanced RD-93MA engines to Pakistan for its fleet of Chinese-made JF-17 fighter jets. The move comes despite India’s repeated objections and direct diplomatic interventions.

‘Failure of Modi’s personalised diplomacy’

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh described the recent reports as a serious setback for Prime Minister Narendra Modi ’s “personalised diplomacy,” which he said prioritises image-building and ‘global spectacle’ over India’s strategic interests.

In a post on social media platform X, Ramesh wrote, “This development underscores yet another failure of Prime Minister Modi’s personalised brand of diplomacy. Years of high-profile summits,

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