Congress slams Modi silence on Trump’s ceasefire claims.
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday reignited controversy by once again claiming that he prevented a major conflict between India and Pakistan during his tenure. Speaking at a campaign event, Trump said he “stopped a big war” that was about to break out between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. The statement drew sharp reactions, particularly in India, where opposition leaders criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s silence on the matter. The Congress party questioned why the Indian government has not officially countered Trump’s repeated assertions, calling it a matter of national dignity and foreign policy clarity.
Congress Hits Out at PM Modi’s Silence as Trump Repeats India-Pakistan Ceasefire Claims
New Delhi: While his remarks at a White House reception have sparked debates globally, back home in India, the Congress party wasted no time in slamming Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s silence on the matter.
“They shot down five planes… it was back and forth,” Trump said, referring to a conflict he claims to have stopped. If you do this, you’re not going to be good.’ These are both nuclear nations. And I stopped it,” he added, painting himself as a global peacemaker.
He further asserted that the fighting between the two South Asian neighbours “was probably going to end up in a nuclear war,” and mentioned stopping conflicts in other global hotspots.
This isn’t the first time Trump has made such claims.
Congress general secretary in-charge of communications Jairam Ramesh was sharp in his response. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Ramesh said, “President Trump reaches the silver jubilee, the quarter century mark on his claims. democratic institutions at home.”
The party also raised concerns over the Modi government’s refusal to schedule a proper debate in Parliament on Operation Sindoor and the Pahalgam terror attack, which left 26 civilians dead.
India, meanwhile, has stuck to its official version — that the understanding to cease hostilities was the result of direct talks between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan. According to sources, these discussions were initiated at Islamabad’s request, not due to any U.S. mediation.
In a significant move, India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, in retaliation for the Pahalgam attack.
Adding a personal touch, government sources confirmed that Prime Minister Modi, during a 35-minute call with Trump last month, had firmly told him that India has never accepted, and will never accept, third-party mediation on the India-Pakistan issue.
Still, Trump’s claims — especially his mention of “five jets being shot down” — continue to puzzle analysts, as no official confirmation of such aerial losses has been issued by either side.
As the international spotlight intensifies on the evolving India-U.S.-Pakistan equation, the political spotlight at home remains on PM Modi — and his conspicuous silence.