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Domestic political criticism

Congress criticizes Modi government's China policy

Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported May 20, 2026 · Last updated May 20, 2026

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The political criticism by the India — Indian National Congress>>> against the India — India>>>'s policies towards China>>> and the Great Nicobar Project could create uncertainty for investors, particularly those in industries affected by trade relations with China>>> or involved in large-scale infrastructure projects in India>>>. Concerns about the trade deficit with China>>> and its impact on Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises>>>s in India>>> could lead to negative sentiment for Indian manufacturing sectors.

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The India — Indian National Congress>>> has launched a sharp attack on the Narendra Modi>>> government, accusing it of a '4C policy' of 'continued, calibrated capitulation to China>>>'. Jairam Ramesh>>>, a general secretary of the India — Indian National Congress>>>, highlighted several points of criticism, including Narendra Modi>>>'s 'clean chit' to China>>> after the Galwan Valley clash in 2020, the alleged concession of traditional patrolling rights in India — Ladakh>>> during border negotiations, and a record trade deficit of USD 115 billion with China>>> in 2025-26, which disadvantages Indian Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises>>>s. The India — Indian National Congress>>> also criticized the India — India>>> for pushing the Great Nicobar Project, claiming it will cause ecological damage and is primarily a commercial enterprise benefiting the 'Modani' business empire, rather than serving India>>>'s strategic interests. The India — Indian National Congress>>> alleges the India — India>>> is using a propaganda campaign to label critics of the Great Nicobar Project as 'soft on China>>>'.

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Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises>>>s in India>>> are reportedly disadvantaged by the record trade deficit with China>>>, according to the India — Indian National Congress>>>.
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India — INS Baaz>>> is mentioned as a location where alternative proposals for military infrastructure expansion have been ignored in favor of the Great Nicobar Project.
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Jairam Ramesh related Pakistan
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Jairam Ramesh related China
India — India related India
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Narendra Modi related Pakistan
Narendra Modi prime minister India Narendra Modi serves as the Prime Minister of India, acting as the head of government and leading the country's domestic
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