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BJP, Congress spar over US envoy’s J&K remarks
The BJP and Congress are divided over US Ambassador Eric Garcetti's recent remarks on Jammu and Kashmir. The BJP welcomed the comments as a major diplomatic achievement, asserting that they reflect India's strong foreign policy and global recognition of its position on the region.
The Congress, however, said the US diplomat only stated the obvious. The party accused the central government of failure, arguing that any third-party intervention on Jammu and Kashmir is a sign of weakness and a failure of the Modi administration's policies.
The exchange underscores the continuing political rift over the handling of Jammu and Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The exchange highlights a familiar pattern: the ruling party frames any foreign endorsement as validation of its actions, while the opposition uses the same event to attack the government. The US has historically maintained a neutral stance on Kashmir, and Garcetti's remarks, though not detailed in the report, may not signal a shift in policy. What matters more for India is whether such statements lead to any change in US diplomatic or economic engagement. The next test will come during any upcoming bilateral meetings or UN sessions where Kashmir could be raised.
Source: deccanherald.com
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