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    Congress Slams Modi Govt’s Move to Lift Curbs on Chinese Firms, Calls It “Calibrated Capitulation

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    New Delhi, January 9, 2026 – The Indian National Congress on Friday expressed strong opposition to the central government’s reported plan to lift restrictions on Chinese companies bidding for Indian government contracts, terming it “nothing short of a calibrated capitulation” to Chinese aggression.

    Citing media reports, Congress leaders alleged that the Modi government intends to remove the five-year-old ban on Chinese firms participating in Indian government tenders. The move has sparked a heated political debate, with the opposition demanding a clear explanation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the upcoming Budget Session of Parliament.

    Congress general secretary in charge of communications, Jairam Ramesh, took to social media platform X to criticize the government’s approach. “Eight months after China extended full military backing to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor and was identified by India’s Deputy Chief of Army Staff as an adversary, the Modi government is now proposing to lift longstanding restrictions on Chinese companies,” he wrote.

    Ramesh pointed out that this decision follows earlier policy shifts allowing Chinese investment in India’s electronics sector, facilitating visas for Chinese workers, and coincides with a rising trade deficit with China. According to the Congress leader, these steps align with broader recommendations from NITI Aayog aimed at easing restrictions on Chinese trade and investment, signaling what he described as a “humiliating kowtow” to China.

    “This decision comes even as Indian troops face restricted access to traditional patrolling areas, and China continues its military build-up in eastern Ladakh, maintains provocations in Arunachal Pradesh, and advances the Medog dam project on the Brahmaputra River,” Ramesh added.

    The opposition has called on Prime Minister Modi to address Parliament and clarify the government’s sudden policy shift. Congress leaders argued that prolonged evasions on China-related policies have left Parliament without an opportunity to debate the challenges posed by Beijing, highlighting the strategic and economic implications of the proposed policy reversal.

    As of now, the government has not issued an official statement regarding the media report or the opposition’s criticism. Analysts suggest that lifting these restrictions may be part of a broader strategy to attract foreign investment and strengthen economic ties with China, but the move is likely to attract scrutiny amid ongoing geopolitical tensions along the India-China border.

    The unfolding debate underscores the delicate balance India must maintain between economic cooperation and national security concerns. As Parliament prepares for the Budget Session, the spotlight is expected to focus on China policy, trade agreements, and the government’s strategic approach in handling bilateral relations with Beijing.

     

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