Congress Questions PM Modi’s Silence on Trump’s India-Pak Ceasefire Claims
New Delhi, India – May 22, 2025: The Congress party has raised concerns over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s silence regarding former U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated claims that he brokered a ceasefire between India and Pakistan through trade negotiations.
Senior Congress leader Pawan Khera pointed out that Trump has made this claim eight times, yet Modi has not refuted it even once. The opposition party has demanded clarity on whether the Indian government acknowledges Trump’s role in ending the military confrontation between the two nations.
Trump’s Ceasefire Mediation Claims
During a recent meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Trump reiterated that he settled the India-Pakistan conflict through trade, stating that he convinced both nations to halt hostilities. He described his intervention as a decisive move, claiming that he spoke to both leaders and helped de-escalate tensions.
Trump’s remarks refer to the events following India’s Operation Sindoor, a military response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which resulted in 26 casualties. India launched precision strikes on terror infrastructure on May 7, prompting retaliatory attacks from Pakistan on May 8, 9, and 10. The conflict ended on May 10, when both nations agreed to a full ceasefire after four days of intense cross-border drone and missile strikes.
Congress leaders have questioned why Modi has remained silent on Trump’s claims, arguing that the Prime Minister’s lack of response raises doubts about the nature of India’s diplomatic engagements.
“Prime Minister Modi has not rejected this claim even once. What does this silence mean?” Khera asked in a post on X.
Congress has urged the government to clarify whether Trump’s statements hold any truth or if India’s ceasefire decision was made independently.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has maintained that India and Pakistan resolved the ceasefire bilaterally, dismissing any third-party mediation. The MEA clarified that trade discussions were not part of any negotiations during the military operations and ceasefire talks.
Despite the government’s stance, Congress continues to press for an explicit denial from Modi himself, arguing that Trump’s repeated assertions could misrepresent India’s foreign policy on the global stage.
The controversy surrounding Trump’s claims has sparked debate over India’s diplomatic transparency and strategic autonomy. With general elections approaching, Congress is expected to intensify its criticism of Modi’s foreign policy decisions, using this issue to question his leadership in handling international conflicts.
As the debate unfolds, political analysts suggest that Modi’s **response—or continued silence—**could shape public perception of India’s global standing and its approach to foreign relations.
