A war of words erupted between Indian and Pakistani delegations in Washington D.C. over the Pahalgam attack and Kashmir. Bilawal Bhutto's criticism of Prime Minister Modi drew a sharp response from Tejasvi Surya, highlighting Pakistan's reliance on Chinese products.
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