- PM Modi cited the book ‘JFK’s Forgotten Crisis: Tibet, the CIA and the Sino-Indian War’ in Lok Sabha to criticize Nehru’s foreign policy.
- The book reveals discussions between Nehru and US President John F. Kennedy during the 1962 India-China war, highlighting India’s request for US assistance.
- BJP supporters often reference a statement from the book suggesting Nehru was more interested in talking to JFK’s wife, Jackie Kennedy, than the President himself.
Did Nehru’s Foreign Policy Have Flaws?
According to the book, Nehru sought help from Kennedy to counter China’s aggression in 1962, requesting US jet fighters. The book has been used as evidence by BJP leaders to argue that Nehru’s handling of foreign affairs was weak and indecisive. Modi leveraged this reference in Lok Sabha to target Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party on their approach to foreign policy.
Political Reactions and Budget Session Updates
Rahul Gandhi had earlier questioned why PM Modi was not invited to the US presidential inauguration, leading to a heated political exchange. Meanwhile, the Parliament’s Budget Session, which began on January 31, will continue until February 13 in its first phase, resuming from March 10 to April 4. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2025 on February 1, setting the stage for further debates in Parliament.
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