'National Interest Above Politics': Sharad Pawar Counters Congress, Says PM Modi Upholding India's Honour Abroad

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• ' Interest Above Politics': Sharad Pawar Counters Congress, Says PM Modi Upholding India's Honour Abroad Curated By, Last Updated: May 20, 2026, 11:00 IST Sharad Pawar said Prime Minister Modi is working to protect the country’s prestige outside India.
• Rapid Read Sharad Pawar Backs PM Modi’s Foreign Outreach Amid Opposition Criticism Veteran politician and Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) chief Sharad Pawar has said political differences should not come in the way of protecting India’s prestige, backing Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid criticism from opposition parties over his ongoing foreign tour.
• Pawar’s remarks came at a time when leaders from the opposition INDIA bloc, especially the Congress, have questioned Modi’s overseas visits during a period of domestic and global challenges.
• ‘ interest above politics’ Speaking at an event on Tuesday evening, Sharad Pawar said that even though political differences exist, the country’s honour should remain above party lines.
• “Prime Minister...