PM Modi Rejects Mediation Claims, Congress Demands All-Party Meet on Trump Call Clarity

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s phone conversation with former U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked a fresh political debate, with Congress leader Jairam Ramesh questioning the lack of an all-party meeting to discuss the details. Ramesh expressed doubts over discrepancies between the press notes issued by Trump and India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. He emphasized that the Prime Minister should brief opposition leaders formally, rather than relying solely on bureaucratic statements.The government, however, has strongly denied any foreign mediation in the de-escalation of hostilities between India and Pakistan. PM Modi conveyed to Trump that no discussion on trade deals or mediation occurred, and that the ceasefire was a direct result of Pakistan’s request through military channels. Vikram Misri reaffirmed that India’s position remains consistent—New Delhi neither accepts nor has ever accepted third-party mediation on Kashmir or India-Pakistan relations.Further, PM Modi reminded Trump that India’s military response to any future attack would be severe. Despite Congress’s insistence, the government maintains that the Foreign Secretary’s statements are accurate and sufficient. Trump, who had claimed credit for stopping a war using “trade pressure,” was clearly informed that India acted on its own terms. PM Modi also invited Trump to visit India under the Quad framework.

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