Archive · 3 Sep 2025
Congress MP Criticizes Modi's China Visit, Citing China-Pak Ties
Imagine India's Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, went to China for a meeting.
A member of the Congress party, Manickam Tagore, is not impressed and thinks it was just for show.
He points out that soon after, China's leader met with Pakistan's army chief.
Tagore believes this meeting shows China and Pakistan are getting closer, maybe at India's expense.
The Congress MP is unhappy that the PM is more concerned with photo opportunities and speeches rather than strategic gains for the country.
They also mentioned the Tianjin Declaration, in which member states condemned the Pahalgam terrorist attack.
Congress MP Manickam Tagore criticized PM Modi's visit to China.
Tagore questioned the outcome of India's participation in the SCO summit.
Xi Jinping met with Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir after the summit.
Tagore said that China-Pakistan axis strengthened.
The Tianjin Declaration was adopted at the conclusion of the Summit.
- Who
- Manickam Tagore and Narendra Modi
- What
- Tagore criticized Modi's visit to China, questioning its effectiveness
- When
- September 2025
- Where
- Tianjin, China
- Why
- Tagore believes China-Pakistan ties strengthened, undermining India's interests.
Congress View
Government Perspective
Visit Effectiveness
Congress View
Claims the visit was ineffective, with China prioritizing Pakistan.
Government Perspective
N/A, since the government's stance isn't in the articles
China-Pakistan Relations
Congress View
Expresses concern over the strengthening China-Pakistan axis.
Government Perspective
N/A, since the government's stance isn't in the articles
- Key Figure
- Manickam Tagore
- Event
- SCO Summit
- Location
- Tianjin, China
- Key Meetings
- Xi Jinping met with Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir
- Declaration
- Tianjin Declaration