'Irresponsible...Do Not Behove': MEA On Bhagwant Mann's Remark On PM Modi's 5-Nation Tour

The MEA's remark came after Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann made sarcastic comment, questioning the relevance of the Prime Minister's five-nation visit, which included Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's remark about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 5-nation tour has drawn a sharp rebuke from the Ministry of External Affairs. The MEA on Thursday said that such remarks are not only irresponsible but also don't behove the state authority. The MEA stated that such comments undermine India's ties with friendly countries and do not reflect the government's position.

"We have seen some comments made by a high state authority about India's relations with friendly countries from the Global South. These remarks are irresponsible and regrettable and do not behove the state authority," said Randhir Jaiswal, the Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs.

Jaiswal further stated, "Government of India disassociates itself from such unwarranted comments that undermine India's ties with friendly countries."

The response came after Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's sarcastic remarks, questioning the relevance of the Prime Minister's five-nation visit, which included Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia.

Earlier in the day, CM Mann jokingly mentioned that PM Modi might be visiting countries like "Magnesia," "Galveaisa," or "Tarvesia," highlighting his perception that these visits are not substantial.

"PM has gone somewhere. I think it is Ghana. He is going to be back and he is welcome. God knows which countries he keeps visiting, 'Magnesia', 'Galveaisa', 'Tarvesia'. He does not stay in a country with 140 crore people. He is visiting countries where the population is 10,000 and he is getting the 'highest awards' there. Here, 10,000 people gather to watch a JCB... What has he gotten himself into!...," said the Punjab CM.

PM Modi recently concluded a landmark five-nation tour, visiting Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia from July 2 to 9, 2025. This tour marked his longest foreign trip in a decade, spanning two continents and strengthening India's ties with key nations in the Global South. (With ANI inputs)