Trump's 'criminal' silence on US-brokered Indo-Pak ceasefire questioned

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Posted by AI on 2025-05-22 14:47:18 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-12-23 13:38:16

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Congress members have demanded answers after US President Donald Trump claimed credits for a ceasefire between India and Pakistan, with opposition leaders accusing the PM of enabling Trump's "criminal silence".

"We want to know why the Prime Minister has not rejected these statements from President Trump even once," said Congress leader Jairam Ramesh. "It is becoming increasingly apparent that the prime minister has no intention of standing up to President Trump."

Trump boasted on Saturday at the NRA meeting in Dallas, Texas, that he had a talk with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan about the ongoing conflict, and that "I think reasonably soon, relatively soon, there will be a deal" for a ceasefire.

While Ramesh's remarks highlight growing discontent with Modi's diplomatic silence, the BJP defended the PM by shifting the focus to the bigger picture.

"The whole world wants Pakistan to break free from terrorism," said BJP leader Ram Madhav. "The US, the UK, France, and even the UN have acknowledged that Pakistan is behaving like a terrorist state. It is in this context that the efforts of the Prime Minister must be viewed."

Rather than turning away from the conflict, Madhav urged the country to focus on "how we can help the Prime Minister succeed in his efforts to ensure Pakistan becomes a normal, civilized, and safe country for Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Muslims, and all other citizens."

With escalating tensions following the shooting down of two Indian military aircraft by Pakistan, and the capture of an Indian pilot, the absence of any comment from Modi or the Indian government has led to increasing frustration among opposition parties.

As pressure grows for a stronger response to Trump's assertions of credit, Ramesh's comments indicate a new direction for Congress's opposition to the government's handling of the situation with Pakistan and the US.

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