Divya Delhi : The United States' decision to invite Pakistan's army chief, General Asim Munir, to the June 14 US Army Day ceremonies has drawn harsh criticism from senior Congress lawmaker Jairam Ramesh. His censure follows Munir's provocative comments and comes just weeks after terror strikes in Pahalgam, Kashmir. PTI file image Ramesh posted on social media site X, saying, "This is the man who used such provocative and inflammatory language right before the terror events in Pahalgam. What is the United States actually doing? Additionally, Ramesh took issue with recent remarks made by the US central command chief characterizing Pakistan as a "great partner in the counter-terrorism campaign." "What will our Prime Minister and his ovation say to this?" Ramesh said in another post on X. After receiving an invitation from his American counterpart, General Munir is anticipated to travel to Washington to take part in the festivities. There will be a sizable parade for the event, which falls on US President Donald Trump's birthday. In light of recent tensions between India and Pakistan, the invitation to Munir has raised diplomatic concerns in New Delhi regarding Washington's foreign policy strategy in South Asia.