The claims of Russia supplying RD-93MA engine to Pakistan for JF-17 Thunder Block III fighter jet have created political storm in India. There is a sharp rhetoric between the Congress and the BJP on this issue.
Taking a dig at the Modi government, Congress spokesperson Jairam Ramesh said that if Russia, who was once the most trusted strategic ally in India, is now giving an advanced engine to Pakistan, then it is the diplomatic failure of the Modi government.
Jairam Ramesh alleged, “The Modi government should explain why Russia, which was once our most reliable partner, is now helping Pakistan. This is the same engine that will be installed in JF-17 Block III-Advanced version of the aircraft that used PL-15 missiles against India during Operation Sindoor.”
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The Congress spokesperson further said that despite this deal, India continues the S-400 missile system and SU-57 stealth fighter negotiations from Russia, which reflects the government’s “image-dominated” diplomacy.
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Reversing this, BJP spokesperson Amit Malviya said that the Congress is spreading lies and Russia has clearly rejected all such claims. Amit Malviya wrote in his X (X) post, “Russia has denied the claims of engine supply to Pakistan. Jairam Ramesh has resorted to a news that was published on an unprecedented website, which is known to spread the pro -Pakistan propaganda. No official confirmation, no worldly source, no other false information.”
Amit Malviya accused the Congress of “standing with the enemy instead of the national interest” and said that repeatedly spreading such rumors is “part of the information war”. Even from Russia, no official channel has confirmed the engine supply to Pakistan. However, this entire controversy has given rise to a new debate on India’s foreign policy and relations with Russia.
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