Congress Taunts PM Modi With ‘Bachke Rehna Re Baba’ Jibe After He Skips Malaysia Visit

ASEAN Summit 2025: The Congress launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi after his Malaysia visit for the ASEAN Summit was cancelled. Party MP Jairam Ramesh alleged that the Prime Minister avoided the trip because he didn’t want to face US President Donald Trump — a claim that has sparked political sparring online. PM Modi, however, said he will join the ASEAN Summit virtually and has already spoken to Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Here’s what was said, what’s at stake, and how this episode adds a new twist to India’s diplomatic calendar.