What is the G-7, in which Congress surrounded PM Modi because 'India was not invited'?

India's withdrawal from the upcoming G-7 Summit has sparked a big political debate at home. The Congress party has sharply attacked the Narendra Modi government, calling the lack of invitation a "diplomatic blunder". The 2025 G-7 Summit, scheduled for June 15-17 in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada, will bring together top leaders from seven major global economies: the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Japan, Italy, and Canada. The Group of Seven is an informal alliance of mature industrialized nations. It gathers annually to debate major global concerns such as economic cooperation, climate change, and security. India is not a permanent member of the G-7, but it has been invited on a regular basis as a guest nation, particularly since 2019, with Prime Minister Modi attending the majority of recent summits – with the exception of 2020, which was canceled due to the COVID-19 epidemic. Congress lashes out Congress party leaders responded harshly to India's non-invitation this year, accusing the Modi government of failing diplomatically. "This is not simply a snub. It demonstrates India's declining global power under the current administration," a senior Congress spokesperson said, adding that PM Modi had made foreign relations his strong point, but such occurrences "reveal the difference between image and reality." Why was India not invited? The exact cause is unknown, but G-7 hosts have the choice to invite non-member nations. In 2025, Canada is reportedly centering the summit's subject on Arctic cooperation, energy transition, and AI ethics, areas in which it prefers involvement from certain regions and alliances. According to observers, geopolitical recalibrations and tensions between Canada and India over previous diplomatic difficulties may have influenced the decision as well. A Missed Opportunity? With its growing global impact, India's absence has aroused concerns. Analysts believe this might have an impact on India's soft power diplomacy and drive for a more prominent global governance role, particularly in venues such as the UN Security Council and extended G-20 platforms. What's Next? While the Ministry of External Affairs has been tight-lipped so far, political arguments are heating up as the summit approaches. Will India issue a diplomatic response or dismiss it as usual protocol? It remains to be seen. REAL BREAKING NEWS will continue to monitor any developments regarding India's foreign diplomacy, international summits, and political reactions across the board. Follow us for factual, timely, and uncompromising reporting.