External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has strongly criticized the Congress party's historical approach to foreign policy, particularly concerning relations with Pakistan and China. Speaking in the Rajya Sabha during a debate on Operation Sindoor, Jaishankar asserted that the Modi government has corrected several "mistakes" made by previous Congress administrations, particularly concerning the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). He stated that some people are "uncomfortable with history" and prefer that historical events be forgotten because "it does not suit them".

Jaishankar's criticism centered on the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty, which he argued prioritized the interests of Pakistani Punjab over those of Indian farmers in Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Himachal Pradesh. He quoted Jawaharlal Nehru's statement from November 30, 1960, where Nehru purportedly stated that the treaty should be done "for the interest of Pakistani Punjab". Jaishankar argued that this treaty was not an act of peace but one of appeasement. He declared that the Indus Water Treaty would be held in abeyance until Pakistan irrevocably gives up its support of terrorism, asserting that "blood and water cannot flow together".

The External Affairs Minister highlighted that the Modi government has demonstrated that the perceived irreversible "mistakes" of Nehru could be corrected. He cited the abrogation of Article 370 and 35A in 2019 and placing the IWT in abeyance as examples of this correction. Jaishankar said that India had been told for 60 years that Nehru's mistakes could not be corrected.

Jaishankar also addressed the issue of cross-border terrorism, stating that India has faced it since 1947. He reminded the House of major terrorist incidents, such as the 2007 Hyderabad blasts, the 2008 Mumbai attacks, and the 2008 Jaipur and Delhi bombings, questioning India's response to these events. He criticized the Congress party for resuming composite dialogue with Pakistan shortly after the July 2006 Mumbai train bombings, rather than holding Pakistan accountable.

Furthermore, Jaishankar addressed the historical context of China-Pakistan relations, countering the narrative of a recent "two-front" threat. He traced the origins of this threat to past Congress governments, citing the creation of Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (POK) and the ceding of the Shaksgam Valley to China by Pakistan in 1963. He detailed a 60-year timeline of China-Pakistan military and nuclear collaboration, criticizing the UPA government's "inaction" following the 26/11 attacks and questioning Rahul Gandhi's meeting with the Chinese ambassador during the Doklam standoff. He also mentioned Congress designating China as a strategic partner in 2005 and promoting the idea of "Chindia".

Jaishankar also pointed out the economic thinking of the Congress party about China, stating that in 2006, the Congress party agreed to do a regional trading arrangement with China. He contrasted this with the current government's efforts to promote "Made in India" initiatives and strengthen border infrastructure. He stated that the border infrastructure budget has increased four times, and tunneling, road building, and bridging have doubled or tripled.