Trump claims credit for India-Pak ceasefire: Congress calls it a major setback

This report unpacks the diplomatic fallout after Donald Trump’s meeting with Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir, his claims of stopping the India-Pakistan conflict, and the sharp criticism from India’s Congress party. It highlights Modi’s firm denial of US mediation and the complex interplay of national security and international diplomacy following the deadly Pahalgam attack.

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US President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed credit for "stopping the war" between India and Pakistan following the recent ceasefire, praising both Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir for their roles.

"I love Pakistan. I think Modi is a fantastic man... But I stopped the war between Pakistan and India," Trump said, emphasizing his role despite Indian officials denying any US mediation.

India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri clarified that the ceasefire was requested by Pakistan and achieved through direct talks between the Indian and Pakistani militaries, not through US intervention.

"PM Modi clearly conveyed to President Trump that at no point during this entire sequence of events was there any discussion, at any level, on an India-US Trade Deal, or any proposal for a mediation by the US between India and Pakistan," Misri stated.

The ceasefire followed intense cross-border skirmishes triggered by the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in Kashmir, which killed 26 people.

Congress criticized the Indian government sharply, calling the Trump-Munir meeting a "major setback for India" and questioning why a foreign leader was the first to announce such a crucial national security development.

"Why is a foreign leader the first to announce a crucial national security move? Even more strange — Why did India’s Foreign Secretary issue a statement only in Hindi, on a matter of global diplomacy?" Congress remarked.

Trump also praised General Munir as "extremely influential in stopping it from the Pakistan side," highlighting the US role in de-escalation despite India's official stance.

The episode underscores the complex diplomatic dynamics amid ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, with India maintaining sovereignty over its security decisions while the US asserts its influence.

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US President Donald Trump claimed credit for halting the India-Pakistan ceasefire, praising PM Modi and Pakistan's General Munir. India denied US mediation, stating Pakistan requested the ceasefire. Congress criticized the government, calling the US-Pak meeting a major setback for Indian diplomacy amid ongoing tensions after the Pahalgam terror attack.
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Trump claims credit for ceasefire amid India-Pak tensions

Key Facts
  • The April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in Kashmir killed 26 people, sparking the heaviest fighting in decades between India and Pakistan.1
  • Following the attack, India and Pakistan engaged in military conflict.Livemint
  • India denied any US mediation in the ceasefire, stating the pause was initiated at Islamabad’s request.LivemintDeccan Herald
  • Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated Pakistan was compelled to request a ceasefire.NDTV2
  • Donald Trump claimed credit for stopping the India-Pakistan conflict and praised both PM Modi and Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir.NDTV3Livemint
  • Trump hosted Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir at the White House and called him extremely influential in calming the situation from Pakistan’s side.Livemint2
  • Prime Minister Modi clarified there was no discussion of a trade deal or mediation with Trump, emphasizing India’s stance.NDTVDeccan Herald
  • Congress criticized the meeting between Trump and Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir as a major setback for India and questioned the government’s communication strategy.2Deccan Herald
  • Trump continued to assert his influence in halting the conflict and praised Modi as a 'fantastic man' with a forthcoming trade deal.Deccan HeraldLivemintTimesofindia
The Congress party on Wednesday took a dig at the Centre and said the meeting between US President Donald Trump and Pakistan Army Field Marshal is a major setback for India.
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The Congress as usual was quick to pick up on Trump's claims yet again and lashed out at the government. 'Why is a foreign leader the first to announce a crucial national security move? Even more strange — Why did India’s Foreign Secretary issue a statement only in Hindi, on a matter of global diplomacy?'
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Sticking to his position despite Prime Minister Narendra Modi making it clear that India had agreed to a ceasefire based on Pakistan's request, US President Donald Trump has, once again, claimed credit for 'stopping the war' between the two countries and even complained that 'not one story' had been written about it.
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Donald Trump on Wednesday once again claimed credit for stopping a “war” between India and Pakistan, while praising both Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistani Army chief General Asim Munir for their roles in de-escalating tensions in May.
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US President Donald Trump on Wednesday once again claimed credit for stopping a “war” between India and Pakistan, while praising both Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistani Army chief General Asim Munir for their roles in de-escalating tensions in May.
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Congress highlights diplomatic setbacks for India

Key Facts
  • Congress described the meeting between Trump and Pakistan Army Chief as a triple jhatka for Indian diplomacy.1
  • Another setback cited was when US General Michael Kurilla called Pakistan a ‘phenomenal partner’ in counter terror operations.1
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