**Modi-Trump Call Sparks Political Tensions Between Congress and BJP**
In a recent telephonic conversation between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump, key details regarding the ceasefire and Operation Sindoor have ignited a political firestorm between the Congress and BJP parties. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh, a Rajya Sabha MP, criticized the government’s foreign policy, describing it as a “triple jhatka” (triple jolt) following revelations about a private lunch meeting between Trump and Pakistan’s army chief, Asim Munir.
Ramesh has called for Prime Minister Modi to convene a parliamentary session to clarify the details of his discussion with Trump, emphasizing that during the call, Modi made it clear that trade or mediation with the US was not on the table during Operation Sindoor. “For 37 days, the PM remained silent. Now we learn he had a 35-minute conversation with President Trump, and there are discrepancies between the statements released by both sides,” Ramesh stated. He urged the Prime Minister to hold an all-party meeting to share the same information disclosed by the foreign secretary.
The conversation, initiated at Trump’s request, included Modi informing the US President that the ceasefire established on May 10 was directly negotiated with Pakistan, countering Trump’s previous assertions that trade was involved in reaching this understanding.
Ramesh also expressed concern over Trump’s invitation to Asim Munir for a private lunch at the White House, questioning whether this was the reason Trump left the G7 Summit early, denying Modi a significant diplomatic moment. He labeled this as an “insult” to India and a setback for Indian diplomacy, suggesting that Modi should have addressed Munir’s provocative remarks that could incite terrorism.
In the lead-up to the Pahalgam attack, which resulted in 26 fatalities, Munir had made inflammatory comments regarding the two-nation theory and referred to the Kashmir issue as Pakistan’s “jugular vein.” Ramesh highlighted that General Michael Kurilla, head of the US Central Command, praised Pakistan as a “phenomenal partner” in counter-terrorism, contrasting sharply with India’s view of Pakistan as a “phenomenal perpetrator.”
This ongoing political discourse underscores the complexities of India’s foreign relations and the challenges faced by the current government in navigating its diplomatic ties, particularly with the United States and Pakistan.
**FAQ**
*What was the main issue discussed during the Modi-Trump call?*
The main issue discussed was the ceasefire negotiated with Pakistan and the clarification that trade or mediation was not part of the discussions during Operation Sindoor.
