Congress Criticizes Modi Over H-1B Visa Fee Hike
The US's new USD 100,000 fee on H-1B visas has sparked backlash from India's Congress, with leaders criticizing PM Modi's 'weak' stance. They argue the policy, impacting Indian tech workers, highlights ineffective foreign diplomacy. Congress stresses the need to prioritize India's national interests.
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In response to the recent US policy imposing a USD 100,000 annual fee on H-1B visas, India's Congress party has launched a scathing critique of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. They accuse him of being a 'weak PM' whose tendencies for 'strategic silence' and 'loud optics' are detrimental to India's interests.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge emphasized that foreign policy should prioritize national interests over showmanship, criticizing Modi for reducing diplomacy to superficial gestures. The policy, they argue, disproportionately affects Indian tech workers, who make up a significant portion of H-1B visa holders.
Congress leaders cited other challenges, such as tariffs and the HIRE Act's impact on outsourcing. They also noted a lack of direct negotiation with the US administration regarding these issues, highlighting Modi's weak diplomatic stance versus former PM Manmohan Singh's decisive actions.
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