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Summary:

Former US President Donald Trump hosted a Diwali event at the White House where he claimed to have spoken with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Trump asserted that Modi assured him India would reduce Russian oil imports, a move Trump believes will help end the war in Ukraine. He also repeated a past claim that he brokered peace between India and Pakistan. Both claims have been refuted by the Indian government. During the event, Trump praised Modi, highlighted trade ties, and emphasized his desire for global peace. He also extended Diwali greetings, emphasizing the festival’s symbolism of light over darkness. The Indian Ambassador and other prominent Indian-Americans attended the event and praised Trump.

News Article:

Trump Claims Modi Agreed to Cut Russian Oil Imports, India Denies Conversation

Washington D.C. – Former U.S. President Donald Trump asserted he recently spoke with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and secured a commitment from India to significantly reduce its purchases of Russian oil. Trump made the claims during a Diwali celebration held at the White House on Tuesday, stating that Modi shares his desire to see the conflict in Ukraine resolved.

“I just spoke to your prime minister today. We had a great conversation…He’s not going to buy much oil from Russia. He wants to see that war end,” Trump told reporters.

Trump further suggested that decreased Indian oil imports would weaken Russia’s war effort, aligning with his broader self-proclaimed campaign to promote global peace.

However, sources within the Indian government have refuted Trump’s claims. India has issued a statement emphasizing that its priority is safeguarding its energy interests in a volatile global market but did not address Trump’s claims of a conversation directly.

This is not the first time Trump’s statements regarding India have been questioned. At the same event, he reiterated a previous claim that he brokered a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. This claim was also previously rejected by New Delhi, who stated that the ceasefire was agreed to after Pakistani commanders pleaded with the Indian side to stop the offensive.

The Diwali celebration, attended by Indian Ambassador to the U.S. Vinay Kwatra, FBI chief Kash Patel, US Envoy to India Sergio Gor and other prominent Indian-American figures, included the lighting of a ceremonial lamp. Trump extended his warmest wishes to the people of India, remarking on the significance of Diwali as a symbol of the victory of light over darkness.

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