New Delhi: Amid reports of United States inviting Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir, for the US Army Day celebrations on June 14, senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has slammed the United States calling such a move as a diplomatic setback for India.
Jairam Ramesh also brought up Munir’s remarks before the terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22. He also asked what is the US up to by inviting Munir as he shared a media report about the US’ invitation. He took to X and wrote: “This is the man who spoke in such incendiary and provocative language just before the Pahalgam terror attacks. What is the US really up to? This is another huge diplomatic setback for India.”
This is the man who spoke in such incendiary and provocative language just before the Pahalgam terror attacks. What is the US really up to?
This is another huge diplomatic setback for India.https://t.co/bLD2gF5dcK pic.twitter.com/coJ5xnArhz
— Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) June 11, 2025
This was followed another similar critique by him over the US praising Pakistan for countering terrorism. The Congress leader also shared a report of Hindustan Times on US Central Command chief Gen Michael Kurilla describing Pakistan as a “phenomenal partner” in counter-terrorism during a hearing by the House Armed Services Committee last Tuesday.
“Just now, the head of the U.S. Central Command called Pakistan a ‘splendid partner in the anti-terrorism campaign.’ What will our Prime Minister and his praise brigade say about this? Isn’t this a diplomatic blow for India?” Ramesh wrote on X.
US invites Pakistan Army chief?
According to various media reports citing top intelligence sources, the US has invited Asim Munir for US Army Day celebrations on June 14. It has also been reported that Munir is expected to land in the US on Thursday, June 12.
This would be the US Army’s 250th anniversary. It will be marked with a parade in Washington and large-scale festivities on June 14. The event is expected to feature around 6,600 soldiers, 150 military vehicles, and over 50 aircraft, reported ANI.
