Gandhis Challenge Modi: Trump India-Pakistan Ceasefire Claim Controversy

Congress leaders, led by Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi, criticize Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not countering U.S. President Donald Trump's claim that he facilitated a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. The Indian government maintains that the ceasefire resulted from direct negotiations between the two countries' militaries.

Amid rising political tension, Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra have intensified their criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not openly challenging U.S. President Donald Trump's statements about mediating a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. The controversy continues to stir debate in Indian political circles.

U.S. President Trump has repeatedly claimed that his intervention led to a ceasefire between the nuclear-armed neighbors, a narrative not acknowledged by the Indian government. Instead, India insists the ceasefire resulted from direct communications between military officials on both sides. The disagreement has sparked a political firestorm.

With growing pressure on Modi, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge also joined the criticism, urging Modi to boldly refute Trump's assertions in Parliament. Meanwhile, Modi maintained that no foreign leader requested India's involvement in a ceasefire, highlighting the Indian military's independent operations.

(With inputs from agencies.)