PM Modi Rejects Trump’s Mediation Claim; Congress Questions Foreign Policy and Mixed Messaging

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has categorically rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's repeated claims that he mediated between India and Pakistan after Operation Sindoor. Trump made such claims at least 13 times, including through international media and social platforms. In a direct conversation, Modi clarified that India has never accepted third-party mediation and never will. The Indian Foreign Secretary reinforced this stance, stating that all ceasefire coordination occurred directly through military channels between India and Pakistan.However, the Congress Party remains unconvinced. Spokesperson Abhay Dubey questioned the credibility of India's foreign policy narrative, pointing out inconsistencies between the government’s public stance and statements made by the External Affairs Minister. He highlighted that while India officially accused Pakistan of institutional terrorism at the UN, the Foreign Minister had earlier stated that Pakistan was informed at the start of the operation—creating confusion about India’s diplomatic approach.Dubey further criticized Trump's false equivalence between India and Pakistan, accusing the U.S. of undermining India’s counter-terror narrative. Congress argued that the government must ensure clarity and unity in its messaging, especially as China and Russia push for Pakistan’s BRICS membership. The party urged Modi to personally address Parliament, warning against foreign misinformation damaging India’s global standing.

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