Why hasn’t PM Modi rejected Trump’s ceasefire claim: Congress
In a recent statement, US President Donald Trump claimed that he had brokered a ceasefire between India and Pakistan, a claim that has been made by him multiple times in the past. This time, however, it has sparked a heated debate in India, with the Congress party questioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s silence on the matter.
Congress leader Pawan Khera took to social media to express his surprise and disappointment at the Prime Minister’s lack of response to Trump’s claims. “This is the 8th time President Trump has made this claim that he got Operation Sindoor stopped,” Khera wrote on X. “What does PM Modi’s silence mean?” he asked.
Operation Sindoor, also known as the Balakot airstrike, was a military operation carried out by the Indian Air Force in February 2019, in response to the Pulwama terror attack. The operation was widely seen as a success, with India’s military capabilities being showcased to the world.
Trump’s claim of having brokered a ceasefire between India and Pakistan is not new. In the past, he has made similar claims, only to be corrected by both the Indian and Pakistani governments. The question, therefore, is why PM Modi has not rejected Trump’s claim, even once.
There are several reasons why PM Modi’s silence on this matter is raising eyebrows. Firstly, it is a matter of national pride. India’s military operations, including the Balakot airstrike, are seen as a major achievement, and the Prime Minister’s silence on Trump’s claim of having brokered a ceasefire is seen as a tacit acceptance of foreign interference in India’s internal affairs.
Secondly, the Congress party has been critical of PM Modi’s handling of foreign policy, and his silence on Trump’s claim is seen as a further erosion of India’s sovereignty. The party has long argued that PM Modi is too reliant on foreign powers and is not willing to stand up for India’s interests.
Thirdly, the Congress party has been trying to gain political mileage from PM Modi’s silence. By questioning the Prime Minister’s silence on Trump’s claim, the party is trying to paint him as weak and ineffective in the eyes of the public.
The Congress party’s criticism of PM Modi’s silence is not without merit. India’s foreign policy has been criticized for being too reliant on the US, with some arguing that the country is sacrificing its sovereignty in the process. The fact that PM Modi has not rejected Trump’s claim, even once, is seen as further evidence of this.
Furthermore, PM Modi’s silence on Trump’s claim is seen as a betrayal of the trust placed in him by the people of India. The Prime Minister was elected on the promise of being a strong leader who would stand up for India’s interests, and his silence on Trump’s claim is seen as a breach of that promise.
In conclusion, PM Modi’s silence on Trump’s claim of having brokered a ceasefire between India and Pakistan is a matter of concern. It raises questions about the Prime Minister’s commitment to India’s sovereignty and his willingness to stand up for the country’s interests. The Congress party’s criticism of PM Modi’s silence is not without merit, and it is up to the Prime Minister to explain why he has not rejected Trump’s claim, even once.
