Jairam Ramesh Slams PM Modi For Ignoring Manipur While Visiting Japan, China

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has strongly criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for visiting Japan and preparing to travel to China, while allegedly ignoring the crisis in Manipur. In a post on X, Ramesh said the Prime Minister had 'washed his hands off' the violence-hit northeastern state, where people have been waiting for his visit since May 2023.

The Frequently Flying (and more frequently lying) Prime Minister is off to Japan and China visit to China is a moment of some reckoning for India. We are being forced to normalise relations with China -- largely on their terms, with China trying to take advantage of the...

- Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) August 29, 2025

Accusations over China relations

Ramesh also raised concerns over India's handling of relations with China. He said India was being forced to 'normalise ties on China's terms', pointing to the downturn in Indo-US relations and China's growing partnership with Pakistan. He further recalled PM Modi's 2020 statement during the border crisis, where he said no one had entered Indian territory. Ramesh argued this weakened India's negotiating position and called the statement“cowardly” and“damaging.”

Manipur still waiting for PM's visit

In his post, Ramesh added that the people of Manipur continue to suffer while the Prime Minister refuses to engage with them, their leaders, or civil society groups. He blamed the Union Home Minister for mishandling the crisis and said Manipur remains a“tragic testimony” of the government's failure.

PM Modi in Japan for annual summit

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Modi reached Japan on Friday, where he was warmly welcomed by the Indian diaspora in Tokyo. This marks his first standalone visit to Japan in nearly seven years. The visit is aimed at deepening bilateral ties and advancing the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership.

Addressed a business event in Tokyo. The presence of Prime Minister Ishiba made this even more special, also indicating the priority we accord to bilateral economic linkages. Spoke about India's deep economic ties with Japan and also listed areas where cooperation can deepen in... twitter/mfBpv1TCQf

- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 29, 2025

Addressing the India-Japan Economic Forum in Tokyo. Strong business ties between our nations are a vital element of our friendship. Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 29, 2025

東京におけるインド人コミュニティの温かさに深く感銘を受けました。日本社会に大きく貢献しながら、我々の文化的ルーツを守り続けているその姿勢は、まさに称賛に値します。... twitter/mdicwTbjC5

- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 29, 2025

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba welcomed Modi's visit, saying he looks forward to strengthening cooperation in multiple areas. Addressing the India-Japan Economic Forum, Ishiba said Japan has played an important role in the“Make in India” initiative. He highlighted that Japan's technology and India's talent could form a powerful partnership for global economic cooperation.

Ishiba also said both nations are collaborating in sectors like artificial intelligence, space, clean energy, semiconductors, and biofuels. He added that both governments are working together to build resilient supply chains and ensure economic security in a changing global economy.

PM to travel to China for SCO summit

After Japan, PM Modi will travel to Tianjin, China, from August 31 to September 1 to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. On the sidelines, he will hold bilateral meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

MENAFN29082025007385015968ID1109992411