On the eighth day of the monsoon session in Parliament, Foreign Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar delivered a sharp and wide-ranging speech, directly addressing issues raised by the opposition regarding India’s foreign policy, especially in the wake of Operation Sindoor.

From calling Rahul Gandhi a “China Guru” to affirming India’s tough stance on Pakistan, Jaishankar didn’t mince words.

Rahul Gandhi’s Comment Sparks Response

Referring to a past statement by Rahul Gandhi, in which he remarked that China and Pakistan are coming closer, Jaishankar sarcastically responded:

“Yes, China Guru said it right. China and Pakistan have come together—but that happened when we left PoK.”

He reminded the opposition that this alignment didn’t happen overnight, and said that pretending only they now realize this shows a lack of historical awareness.

"China Guru" Remark Explained

The 'China Guru' jibe wasn’t limited to Rahul. Jaishankar also took aim at Jairam Ramesh, suggesting the Congress had an unusual affection for China.

“One of the China Gurus is sitting right here in front of me. They even tried to form an alliance with China—ChIndia, they called it.”

He recalled how, during the UPA era, Chinese companies were invited for sensitive work like telecom, including 3G and 4G infrastructure. He asked how the same people who raised concerns about national security today could have allowed such deals.

"Blood and Water Cannot Flow Together"

Addressing the Indus Water Treaty, Jaishankar made India's stand clear:

“Blood and water will not flow together.”

He said the treaty remains suspended until Pakistan ends its support for terrorism, emphasizing that no diplomatic agreement is above national security.

A Strong Message to the Opposition

Jaishankar’s message was clear: India’s foreign policy must be guided by security, not sentiment. He accused previous governments of naivety in handling China and Pakistan, and defended the current government's firm stance.