Congress leader Rahul Gandhi continues his sharp criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the India–Pakistan ceasefire during Operation Sindoor and the alleged role of US President Donald Trump.
Key Points from Rahul Gandhi’s Remarks (July 30, 2025):
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Trump’s Mediation Claim:
Rahul Gandhi said PM Modi has not clearly denied Donald Trump’s claim that he mediated the ceasefire between India and Pakistan.-
“PM Modi is not taking Trump’s name because he knows if he does, Trump will reveal the whole truth,” Rahul claimed.
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On PM Modi’s Silence:
Rahul alleged that Modi’s silence signals fear:-
“He (PM) isn’t able to speak. Everyone knows what happened. If he speaks, Trump will speak and expose everything.”
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Trade Deal Pressure:
Rahul also claimed Trump would pressure India in the ongoing India–US trade negotiations:-
“He wants a trade deal, and he’ll use this issue for pressure. Watch how that deal turns out.”
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Priyanka Gandhi’s Statement:
Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said both PM Modi and Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar were evasive and must say clearly that Trump is lying.
“They should say straight that Donald Trump is lying.”
Government’s Response:
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S. Jaishankar (External Affairs Minister):
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Asserted that no third party was involved in the ceasefire decision.
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Stated there was no phone conversation between PM Modi and Trump from April 22 to June 16.
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Denied any link between ceasefire and trade negotiations.
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PM Modi (July 29, Lok Sabha):
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Stated that no foreign leader asked him to halt Operation Sindoor.
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What Trump Claimed:
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US President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed he played a role in brokering the ceasefire between India and Pakistan.
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India, however, officially denies any third-party mediation.
Bottom Line:
The controversy centers around conflicting claims — Rahul Gandhi and the Congress allege a lack of transparency and possible external influence in India’s national security and foreign policy. The Modi government categorically denies third-party involvement and maintains that the ceasefire was a unilateral decision based on strategic grounds.
