The Congress party on Wednesday took a sharp dig at the Central government after U.S. President Donald Trump once again claimed credit for brokering peace between India and Pakistan. Trump’s remarks came amid reports of reduced hostilities and cross-border de-escalation in recent days.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Congress commented:
“Ameriki papa ne war rukwadi? Now we know who is calling the shots.”
The post was widely seen as a sarcastic critique of the Modi government’s foreign policy handling, suggesting that India’s decisions on critical national security matters may be influenced or undermined by foreign powers.
What Did Trump Say?
Adding to the political storm, the Congress party shared a video of Donald Trump’s speech at the Saudi-US Investment Forum in Riyadh, where the U.S. President claimed he used trade as a tool to broker peace between India and Pakistan.
“US President says it again: ‘I used trade to make a deal between them, and they agreed’. Not only is Donald Trump hyphenating India with Pakistan, he is comparing Prime Minister Modi with Shehbaz Sharif,” wrote Congress media chief Pawan Khera in a post on X.
He further questioned whether such a comparison between Indian and Pakistani leadership was acceptable to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).
In his speech, Trump reiterated his desire to be a “peacemaker and a unifier”, stating:
“As I said in my inaugural address, my greatest hope is to be a peacemaker and to be a unifier. I don’t like war…”
Congress used the clip to suggest that India’s global standing was being undermined, and asked whether the Indian government was allowing its national interests to be equated with a “failed state” like Pakistan.
(Source: Economic Times)
Sachin Pilot’s Strong Words
Senior Congress leader Sachin Pilot raised pressing concerns, asking what assurances were given to Pakistan in the backdrop of the recent ceasefire.
“Trump’s repeated statements have still not been clearly and precisely questioned at a high level. He hasn’t used the word ‘terrorist’ or mentioned Pakistan’s involvement in attacks like Mumbai, Pulwama, or Pahalgam,” Pilot said.
He also criticized Trump’s mention of Kashmir, warning that such remarks play into Pakistan’s agenda of internationalizing the Kashmir issue.
“It is time to call a special Parliament session and reaffirm the 1994 resolution on reclaiming Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Trump announcing the ceasefire was unexpected. Pakistan is a failed state run by its Army and ISI. So, what promises did they make for this peace?” Pilot added.
(source-msn)
The Larger Context
The political exchange comes against the backdrop of the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, followed by India’s Operation Sindoor, heightened security alerts, and a series of diplomatic engagements that eventually led to airport reopenings and reduced military activity along the border.
As the situation normalizes, political parties are seizing the moment to stake claims or criticize perceived lapses in strategy and sovereignty.
