When Trump stepped inIt was at this point that Trump stepped in—the very Trump who Modi and Jaishankar believed was their unique trump card. Dr Jaishankar beamed, for it was his strategy to so prioritise the main superpower that all others were left in the shade. Jaishankar (and countless Indians) were left fuming at being depicted as obedient kids chastised by Trump. No one invited Jaishankar or described him as their “favourite Foreign Minister”. Mani Shankar Aiyar served 26 years in the Indian Foreign Service, is a four-time MP with over two decades in Parliament, and was a Cabinet Minister from 2004 to 2009.

Source: The Hindu April 08, 2026 03:04 UTC