Modi-Trump talks 'fail' to meet India's expectations: Cong

The Congress on Sunday said it was disappointed over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with US President Donald Trump that "failed" to meet India's expectations despite public display of bonhomie and friendship at 'Howdy Modi' "extravaganza".

Congress senior spokesperson Anand Sharma hit out at the BJP, saying the "euphoria" over the Prime Minister's UN visit is misplaced as there is no cause for celebration and asked the government to focus on real issues and not deflect by engaging in "boastful campaign propaganda".

"Congress party notes with disappointment that the much hyped meeting of Prime Minister Modi with US President Trump has failed to meet India's expectations despite the public display of bonhomie and special friendship at the Houston 'Howdy Modi' extravaganza," he said in a statement.

"There were no tangible outcomes of the visit which would justify the BJP celebration. The Prime Minister was unsuccessful in persuading US President Trump to restore the Generalized ..