Posted 1/3/2024, 12:45:23 AM
Jaishankar, Ramesh Spar Over Nehru's Historical China Policy
- Jaishankar criticized Nehruvian idealism/romanticism towards China; Congress MP Jairam Ramesh slammed him for "Nehru-bashing"
- Ramesh claimed Jaishankar made "parikramas" around Nehruvians for plum postings before turning neo-convert
- Jaishankar advocated realism à la Sardar Patel, contrasting with Nehru's prioritizing of China's UNSC interests
- Jaishankar highlighted sharp difference between Nehru and Patel over responding to China
- Context was Jaishankar's interview where he discussed India's China policy over the past 75+ years