The Unspoken Truth: Why Congress Stands Against India’s Interests
In the annals of modern Indian politics, one fact has repeatedly echoed through decades of governance and opposition: the Congress party, once the spearhead of India’s freedom struggle, has too often positioned itself in ways that appear aligned with forces hostile to India’s national interest. Whether it is China’s incursions, Pakistan’s terrorism, Western condescension, or global economic challenges, the pattern remains disturbingly consistent, Congress finds itself siding with the very elements that undermine India’s sovereignty, dignity, and strength.
“Patriotism is tested not by how loud one shouts slogans, but by where one stands when the nation is under attack.” ~ Adarsh Singh
This blog will explore, in detail, the different dimensions of Congress’s stance, its historical contradictions, and its consistent opposition to India’s core interests. It is not written as a partisan attack but as an introspective analysis of why a party, once celebrated, has repeatedly chosen to resonate with voices against Bharat.
The Shadow of China: Border Clashes and Political Complicity
The history of India’s relations with China is scarred by betrayal. From the 1962 war, where India was caught unprepared, to the more recent skirmishes in Galwan Valley, China has relentlessly tried to undermine India’s territorial sovereignty.
Instead of uniting with the nation, Congress has displayed a peculiar softness towards Beijing. When our soldiers bled on the icy heights of Ladakh, many Congress leaders echoed China’s narrative, questioning the government rather than the aggressor. Their statements seemed less about holding the ruling party accountable and more about providing China with diplomatic cover.
This is not new. In 2008, during the UPA era, Congress signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Communist Party of China, a secretive document never explained to the people of India. The opacity of this agreement still raises questions: What promises were made? What compromises were signed in silence?
“Every handshake with an enemy under the guise of friendship is a dagger pointed at the heart of one’s own people.” ~ Adarsh Singh
When national security should be paramount, Congress’s consistent reluctance to call out China’s expansionist policy exposes its priorities. The alignment with Chinese interests, even subtly, weakens India’s global position and emboldens Beijing.
Pakistan: The Old Friend of Congress
No neighbor has caused India more pain than Pakistan. From partition to Pulwama, Pakistan’s obsession with destabilizing India is evident through cross-border terrorism, proxy wars, and diplomatic hostility.
Yet, Congress has often spoken in tones that seem defensive of Pakistan’s narrative. When the Indian Armed Forces conducted the surgical strikes and the Balakot airstrikes, instead of unequivocal support, several Congress leaders raised doubts about the authenticity of the operation. Such skepticism, broadcast internationally, only served to strengthen Pakistan’s propaganda.
Even historically, the Congress leadership faltered in its dealings with Pakistan. The decision to take the Kashmir issue to the United Nations in 1948, an error of monumental consequence, was made under a Congress-led government. That choice internationalized the issue, giving Pakistan decades of leverage.
When the world increasingly identifies Pakistan as a sponsor of terror, why has Congress hesitated to call them out directly? Why does the party insist on soft-pedaling its criticism, masking it under calls for "dialogue" even when India’s civilians and soldiers are attacked?
“To be neutral between the killer and the victim is to side with the killer.” ~ Adarsh Singh
The Western Gaze: Echoes of Anti-India Sentiments
India’s economic rise has often been met with skepticism in Western capitals. When Donald Trump mocked India’s economy, instead of countering such belittlement, Congress voices were strangely resonant. Rather than defending India’s progress, they highlighted every shortcoming, every slowdown, every challenge, amplifying the criticisms of outsiders.
The most glaring example came when the U.S. increased the cost of H1B visas, directly hurting Indian professionals. Rather than strongly opposing such protectionist measures, Congress circles celebrated it indirectly, as though Indian talent abroad was less important than playing political games at home.
At every international stage, India requires unified political backing. Instead, Congress often seems eager to stand on the other side, as if foreign criticism is more palatable than national unity.
“A divided house cannot stand tall before the world; and Congress has made division its habit, even when unity was India’s need.” ~ Adarsh Singh
Historical Patterns of Anti-India Stance
This alignment with adversarial forces is not a recent phenomenon. It has been woven into Congress’s political fabric over decades. Let us recall some critical moments:
The Emergency (1975 - 77): Instead of defending democracy, Congress trampled upon it, curbing freedom of press, imprisoning opposition leaders, and turning India into a near-dictatorship. A party that claims to defend liberties showed its willingness to strangle them.
The 1962 War with China: Pandit Nehru’s “Hindi-Chini Bhai-Bhai” dream blinded India to China’s aggression. The result was a humiliating defeat that scarred India’s military and political psyche.
Kashmir Conundrum: The Article 370 blunder and the internationalization of Kashmir were Congress gifts to Pakistan. For decades, this special status became the root of separatism and terrorism.
Opposition to Ram Mandir: Even when the Supreme Court delivered its judgment, Congress hesitated to stand with the sentiments of millions of Hindus. The reluctance was not about secularism but about vote-bank politics.
Criticizing Armed Forces: On multiple occasions, Congress leaders have questioned the valor and integrity of India’s armed forces, especially after anti-terror operations. This not only insults soldiers but provides ammunition to India’s enemies.
Questioning India’s Nuclear Program: During India’s nuclear tests in 1998, Congress leaders opposed the initiative, echoing Western criticism rather than appreciating India’s assertion of strategic independence.
Stalling Development Projects: From opposing GST initially to resisting critical reforms, Congress has often taken positions that slow India’s growth, only to later claim credit when those reforms succeed.
The Ideological Drift
Why does Congress behave this way? The answer lies in its drift from nationalism to opportunism. Once led by visionaries who sacrificed for independence, Congress gradually transformed into a party obsessed with dynastic survival and short-term political calculations.
The national interest was replaced by electoral arithmetic. Aligning with hostile narratives became a convenient way to corner ruling governments. Instead of being a constructive opposition, Congress chose the path of destructive rhetoric, even if it meant undermining India globally.
“The greatest tragedy is not when enemies attack, but when leaders at home weaken the nation’s spirit for their own gain.” ~ Adarsh Singh
The Contrast: When India Needed Unity
The world remembers countries that unite in crisis. During 9/11, America stood as one nation. During wars in Israel, political differences are set aside. Even in China, internal disagreements are buried when national security is at stake.
But in India, when China clashes at the border, when Pakistan sponsors terror, or when global powers deride our growth, Congress refuses to unite. Instead, it picks those very moments to amplify its criticism of the Indian state.
This deliberate choice sends a dangerous signal to the world: that India is divided, that India’s own political class questions its policies, that adversaries can exploit the cracks.
The Path Forward
India is now at a decisive moment in history. Rising as a global power, leading the digital revolution, asserting itself geopolitically, and strengthening militarily, all this requires unity of purpose.
The Congress party has a choice: either evolve into a constructive opposition that defends India’s sovereignty or continue as a force that resonates with external adversaries.
Citizens, however, must stay vigilant. Democracy thrives on debate, but patriotism demands boundaries, one cannot side with the enemy under the guise of criticism.
“To love India is not merely to sing its praises, but to protect it against every attack, whether from across the border or from within the corridors of politics.” ~ Adarsh Singh
The Congress party, in its present avatar, has repeatedly demonstrated a disturbing pattern: supporting China when India bleeds, softening towards Pakistan when terror strikes, resonating with Western mockery, and celebrating policies that harm Indians abroad. Add to this a history of missteps, from Kashmir to Emergency, and the picture is clear.
This is not the Congress of Gandhi and Patel. This is not the Congress of sacrifice and vision. This is a Congress that appears willing to side with anyone, China, Pakistan, or foreign critics, so long as it weakens India’s current strength and undermines its present leadership.
History will judge. The people of India will remember.
“India’s enemies are outside her borders, but her greatest weakness comes from leaders who side with them. True patriotism is rising above the party to defend the motherland.” ~ Adarsh Singh
Fri Sep 26, 2025
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