A BJP IT‑cell chief, Amit Malviya, fired back at Congress veteran Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday for calling a U.S. military supply deal that also included Pakistan a “diplomatic setback” for India. Malviya said the remark was a deliberate spin on the facts.
On the social‑media platform X, the BJP leader explained that the U.S. contract was part of a regular replacement and maintenance package for supplies first rolled out in 2006. “It isn’t a new strategic move,” he said. “These contracts are routine, involve many allies and non‑allies, and are closely monitored for end use.”
Malviya accused Congress of either ignorance or intentional distortion. He emphasized that India, he argued, now acts from a position of strength, not submission. “Calling this a failure shows ignorance or a deliberate twist,” he added. “If Congress calls it a setback, it might be admitting its own inability to handle global partnerships while it was in power.”
The clash came after Ramesh posted a detailed note earlier that day. He cited two U.S. Department of Defense notifications: one on May 7, 2025 naming countries such as Canada, Taiwan, Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, Sweden, and others to receive Raytheon‑made advanced medium‑range air‑to‑air missiles (AMRAAMs); and another issued on September 30, 2025 that added Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Turkey, and Pakistan as recipients of similar supplies.
Ramesh warned that “the diplomatic climate shifts fast, and setbacks pile up,” a statement that sparked Malviya’s sharp rebuttal.
This exchange underscores the sharp rhetoric between BJP and Congress on defense and foreign‑policy issues, especially when the United States is involved in arms deals that touch on sensitive regional dynamics.
Source: ianslive
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