India Rejects Trump’s Mediation Claims, Asserts Independence in Operation Sindoor Ceasefire

During a heated debate in Parliament, Indian officials, including External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, firmly denied former US President Donald Trump’s claims of brokering a ceasefire between India and Pakistan during Operation Sindoor. Jaishankar clarified that there were no phone calls between Prime Minister Modi and Trump during the critical period and emphasized that no trade deals were linked to the ceasefire. The government asserted that the decision to end hostilities was made solely based on India’s objectives and after a request from Pakistan, not due to any external pressure. The debate also highlighted India’s new, assertive anti-terror stance and the global support it received, with only three UN members opposing its actions. The Opposition was criticized for questioning the government’s narrative and for allegedly trusting foreign leaders over Indian ministers.