'Will not accept terrorism in India': Rahul Gandhi backs PM Modi's 'no-talks' stance with Pakistan

The Amethi MP, however, expressed clear disagreement with PM Modi's handling of China

Congress MP and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, on Tuesday, hinted that the Congress largely aligns with the Narendra Modi government's no-talks stance with Pakistan until terrorism is curbed.

Currently, on his maiden overseas visit as the LoP, Gandhi launched a sharp attack on Pakistan for "instigating terrorism in India" during his interactions in the United States. Speaking at the National Press Club in Washington on Tuesday, Gandhi reaffirmed that Pakistan's support for terrorism continues to be a major roadblock in improving relations between the two nations, stressing that India will not tolerate such acts.

Backing PM Modi's approach to Pakistan, he said, "Pakistan's instigation of terrorism in our country is holding the two countries back. We simply are not going to accept Pakistan carrying out terrorism in our country, which is not going to be accepted, and until they keep doing that, there are going to be problems".

When asked whether the Kashmir issue was preventing dialogue between India and Pakistan, Gandhi firmly responded, "No".

The Amethi MP, however, expressed clear disagreement with PM Modi's handling of China, accusing the government of allowing Chinese troops to occupy Indian territory in Ladakh equivalent to the size of Delhi.

Gandhi, on a three-day visit to the US, also stated that the Congress largely aligns with the Centre on major foreign policy issues, including relations with the US, concerns over extremist elements in Bangladesh, and policies toward Israel.