Congress asks when PM will respond to Trump's claims

New Delhi

The Congress on Saturday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s silence over former US President Donald Trump’s repeated claims of brokering a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh pointed out that Trump, between May 10 and June 13, 2025, publicly claimed 13 times across three countries that he stopped a potential war between the two nations by using trade deals as leverage.

Ramesh noted that Trump praised both India and Pakistan equally and demanded, narendramodi, when will you speak up? He also shared a list of Trump’s statements with related news links, along with a video clip where Trump again claimed he halted hostilities with trade.

Ramesh highlighted that despite India grieving the Ahmedabad plane tragedy, Trump continued making such statements, while Modi remained silent. He referred to tensions post the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, followed by India’s precision strikes on May 7 and Pakistan’s failed retaliations on May 8–10. Hostilities ended after talks between both nations’ military leadership on May 10.

Congress also criticized the Modi government for its foreign policy, calling it weak and driven by internal politics. Ramesh said the US is now constantly grouping India with Pakistan and pointed out three major setbacks: US Army General Kurilla calling Pakistan a phenomenal partner, Pakistan Army Chief’s visit to the US, and a Trump-era official's comments.

He urged the Prime Minister to set aside political differences, call an all-party meeting, and hold a special Parliament session to address the growing diplomatic concerns.