Khera’s critique, delivered in Kota on Wednesday, targets the substance of the bilateral relationship. He questioned the value of being labeled a “tough negotiator” by Trump while India faces significant pressures, including the forced purchase of 500 million dollars in US goods annually and ongoing visa restrictions that hamper Indian professionals. The Congress leader pointed to the treatment of Indian sailors and the deportation of citizens as evidence that the administration’s diplomatic approach is failing to protect the country's interests.
Skepticism regarding US security assurances remains central to Khera’s argument. He explicitly rejected the notion that Washington would act as a reliable ally during a crisis, citing historical grievances and the current warmth between Trump and Pakistan’s leadership. By highlighting the lunch meeting between Trump and Field Marshal Asim Munir, Khera warned that relying on American support is a strategic miscalculation when the US continues to maintain close ties with India’s regional adversaries.
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