Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said that even as these pressing bilateral issues take centre stage, all Indians recognise the valuable comprehensive global strategic partnership with the US

Kharge added that while personal friendships are fine, it is more important for countries to maintain friendly relations. He argued that people may know each other personally but may not necessarily show concern for India's interests.

Instead of sending Indians on a regular passenger flight, why were they sent on a goods flight, this means PM Modi's friend (Trump) is treating our people like slaves, Kharge added