The Congress party on Saturday demanded answers from the BJP-led Central Government after reports emerged that Russia is set to supply advanced RD-93MA engines to Pakistan for its fleet of Chinese-made JF-17 fighter jets, despite New Delhi’s objections. Party leader Jairam Ramesh said the development raised serious questions about the effectiveness of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “personalised diplomacy” and the direction of India’s foreign policy.

In a post on X, Ramesh noted that the upgraded engines would power the Block III variant of the JF-17, which is also equipped with PL-15 missiles. “These are the same missiles believed to have been used against our country during Operation Sindoor. The IAF Chief has also stated that the JF-17 may be among the Pakistani fighters that were used

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