Wed Dec 31 08:18:04 UTC 2025: Summary:

Ranjit ‘Ricky’ Singh Gill, an Indian-origin advisor to former US President Donald Trump, has received the National Security Council’s ‘Distinguished Action Award’ for his alleged role in facilitating the India-Pakistan ceasefire following Operation Sindoor earlier in 2025. This recognition comes despite India’s repeated denials of any third-party mediation in the matter. Gill’s background includes prior unsuccessful bids for US Congress, and positions within the Trump administration focusing on Russia, European energy security, and currently, South and Central Asia. Former President Trump repeatedly claimed credit for brokering the ceasefire, a claim consistently refuted by India, which maintains that the cessation of hostilities was a result of direct communication between the two countries’ military officials.

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Trump Advisor Honored for Alleged India-Pakistan Ceasefire Role Amid Indian Denials

Washington D.C. – Ranjit ‘Ricky’ Singh Gill, an Indian-American advisor to former US President Donald Trump, has been awarded the National Security Council’s ‘Distinguished Action Award’ for his purported contributions to the India-Pakistan ceasefire following Operation Sindoor earlier this year. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio presented the award to Gill this week, recognizing his work in internal coordination and diplomatic outreach related to the ceasefire framework during 2025, according to US officials.

The award, one of the NSC’s highest internal honors, comes despite repeated denials from New Delhi that any third-party mediation played a role in ending the conflict. Former President Trump repeatedly claimed credit for brokering the ceasefire, a claim India has consistently rejected.

Operation Sindoor, launched by India on May 7 in response to a terror attack, targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. India maintains that the May 10 ceasefire was the result of direct communication between the Director Generals of Military Operations of India and Pakistan, and that no external intervention was involved.

Gill, a former congressional candidate and graduate of Princeton University and UC Berkeley, previously served as Director for Russia and European Energy Security at the NSC. He currently oversees the India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and broader South and Central Asia portfolio.

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