New Delhi, July 19, 2025 — U.S. President Donald Trump has once again stirred controversy with his repeated claims over the India-Pakistan conflict, prompting the Indian National Congress to demand an immediate statement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Parliament.

This is reportedly the 24th time Trump has made a reference to Indo-Pak tensions and possible U.S. intervention, prompting senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh to sarcastically label it the "24th Trump missile" fired in just over two months.

🎯 Trump’s Provocative Comment

On Saturday, Trump stated that “if India and Pakistan want a trade agreement with the U.S., they must agree to an immediate ceasefire.”

This sweeping claim suggests a linkage between bilateral U.S. trade deals and peace terms in South Asia, raising questions about the extent of American pressure being placed on New Delhi and Islamabad — and whether the Indian government is complying silently.

🗣️ Congress Ups the Pressure

Reacting to this latest development, Congress accused Prime Minister Modi of “continued silence and diplomatic weakness”, and said it is time for Parliament to hear the truth.

“For the last 70 days, Trump has made 24 statements—either on mediation, ceasefire conditions, or trade threats. Yet our Prime Minister refuses to clarify where India stands,” said Jairam Ramesh, speaking at a press briefing in New Delhi.

“We are not asking for diplomatic ambiguity. We want a categorical statement in Parliament. This involves national sovereignty and foreign policy credibility,” he added.

Congress leaders also questioned whether the Modi government has made secret concessions in the backdrop of these statements or is simply being bypassed diplomatically.

🔍 Timeline of Trump’s Claims

According to a compiled list from foreign affairs analysts, since early May 2025, President Trump has:

• Repeatedly said he was “ready to mediate” between India and Pakistan.

• Alleged that a “ceasefire roadmap” was shared with both nations.

• Claimed that U.S. trade agreements would be contingent on progress in reducing tensions in Kashmir.

• Implied that “friends of America must act like allies” in de-escalating border disputes.

Despite these assertions, there has been no official rebuttal or explanation from India’s Ministry of External Affairs or the PMO.

🏛️ Call for Parliamentary Accountability

Congress is now demanding that Parliament take up the issue on priority when it reconvenes next week. Several MPs from opposition parties have backed the call for an official government statement, arguing that India’s strategic autonomy is at stake.

“Every time Trump opens his mouth on South Asia, our silence echoes louder. This is not the era of secret diplomacy,” said an RJD MP from Bihar.

🇮🇳 What Modi’s Silence Could Mean

Analysts are divided on Modi’s silence:

• Some believe it’s a calculated diplomatic move to avoid giving Trump’s comments undue attention or legitimacy.

• Others argue it sends a signal of compliance or fear, which could embolden Washington further and erode India’s global position.

Political commentator Neelanjan Mukhopadhyay said, “Trump is bulldozing India’s red lines, and if Modi doesn’t respond soon, the narrative will be written in Washington, not New Delhi.”

💬 BJP Response Thin

So far, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has not issued an official counter. Off-the-record sources say the government sees “no need to react to every U.S. tweet or offhand remark”, but the absence of a firm stance in Parliament is increasingly seen as political weakness.

A BJP insider told media outlets that “PM Modi may address the issue if it is raised formally in the Lok Sabha,” but gave no further indication.

📈 Public and Diplomatic Reactions

The growing frequency of Trump’s comments has sparked concern among diplomats, who fear this could complicate India’s image in multilateral forums.

Indian Twitter users, meanwhile, are sharply divided:

• Some have used the hashtag #TrumpMissile24 to mock Trump’s remarks.

• Others are calling for Modi to “speak up now” under #WhereIsModiOnTrump.

🔚 Conclusion: High Stakes for India’s Foreign Policy

As Trump continues to insert himself into South Asia’s geopolitics, the ball is now squarely in India’s court. The Modi government faces mounting pressure to either deny Trump’s version of events or explain what discussions are really taking place.

With foreign policy increasingly becoming a domestic political issue, Parliament may soon be forced to debate what has so far remained behind closed doors.

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