However, just hours later, President Trump doubled down on his assertion, saying:
“I stopped the war between India and Pakistan. I love Pakistan. Modi is a wonderful man. I talked to him last night. Now we will also sign a trade deal.”
He went further, saying that Pakistan’s Field Marshal Asim Munir and Indian leaders like Modi helped on their sides, but that he personally prevented a full-blown war between the two nuclear neighbors. Trump has now repeated this claim 15 times in the past 38 days.
The Indian National Congress has seized upon this contradiction, accusing Prime Minister Modi of misleading the nation and failing to come clean on the details of his conversation with Trump. In a sharp statement, the party said:
“The people of India deserve to know the truth. If Prime Minister Modi told President Trump all this in a phone call, why is Trump making public claims that contradict India’s official stance?”
Congress also pointed out that Trump was the first to announce the ceasefire via X (formerly Twitter), not the Indian government. This, they argue, raises serious questions about transparency, diplomatic communication, and national security.
Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh stated:
“This is not a minor diplomatic gaffe. This is a matter of our national security and strategic sovereignty. The Modi government cannot treat this issue lightly.”
He added that India must clarify whether it was consulted or merely informed about the ceasefire by Trump — and what was actually agreed to during Modi’s conversation with him.
The conflicting narratives have led to confusion and concern among the Indian public. Why is the Modi government not releasing the transcript or audio of the phone call with Trump? Why is Trump repeatedly making bold claims without rebuttal from India?
Analysts suggest this situation undermines India’s credibility on the world stage, especially if it appears that foreign leaders are taking credit for India’s sovereign decisions.
This latest development also reflects broader geopolitical dynamics, with Trump keen to position himself as a global peace-broker amid escalating regional tensions. While Modi projects strength at home, his inability to publicly challenge Trump’s claims is drawing political fire.
Congress has called for parliamentary answers, asking the Prime Minister’s Office to issue a detailed clarification and inform the nation about what exactly transpired in the backdoor negotiations between India, Pakistan, and the United States.
