Mon May 12 17:20:40 UTC 2025: **India’s Congress Party Divided Over US Role in India-Pakistan Ceasefire**
NEW DELHI, May 13, 2025 – A political firestorm erupted in India following President Trump’s claim that the US averted a nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan. While the Prime Minister’s address on Operation Sindoor, the military operation following the Pahalgam terror attack, failed to address Trump’s statement, the Congress party has offered sharply contrasting viewpoints.
Congress communications chief Jairam Ramesh criticized Prime Minister Modi’s silence on the US President’s assertions, questioning whether India had agreed to US mediation or concessions on trade. He demanded a meeting between the Prime Minister and all political party leaders to discuss the matter.
However, senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor countered Ramesh’s statements, suggesting the government strategically allowed Trump to take credit for a bilateral ceasefire initiated by a Pakistani request. Tharoor emphasized that India’s priority was avoiding a protracted conflict, and the ceasefire followed a quick acceptance of Pakistan’s DGMO’s request.
The conflicting statements highlight deep divisions within the Congress party regarding the extent of US involvement in the recent India-Pakistan ceasefire. The controversy continues to fuel intense debate regarding India’s foreign policy and the nation’s response to the Pahalgam terror attack.
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