NEW DELHI: Ministry of external affairs (MEA) on Friday described as “unfortunate” Congress member Rahul Gandhi’s recent snide remarks against US President Joe Biden and PM Narendra Modi, saying these were “not in keeping with India’s friendly ties with the US”.
While addressing an election rally in Maharashtra, Gandhi had said that Modi seemed to be “losing his memory” just like Biden.
“My sister was telling me that she heard Modi ji’s speech. And in that speech, whatever we say, Modi ji is saying the same thing these days. I don’t know, maybe he has lost his memory,” Gandhi had said.
Asked about the remarks, the MEA spokesperson said India shares a multifaceted partnership with the US, which has been built through years of hard work, commitment and mutual respect.
“The reported remarks are unfortunate, not in keeping with our warm and friendly ties with the US and do not represent the position of the govt,” he added.