The Congress Monday said US President Donald Trump has claimed for the “51st time” that he used tariffs to force the “abrupt halt” of Operation Sindoor and “our prime minister continues to be silent while hailing him on his peace efforts in relation to Gaza”.Congress general secretary in-charge, communications, Jairam Ramesh, shared a video link on X in which Trump is heard repeating his claim about resolving eight wars, including the conflict between India and Pakistan earlier this year.“This time — the 51st time that he has made this claim of having used tariffs to force India into the abrupt halt to Operation Sindoor. President Trump has given specific numbers on the tariff threats he reportedly made,” Ramesh said on X.“And our PM continues to be silent while hailing him on his peace efforts in relation to Gaza,” the Congress leader said. Since May 10, when Trump claimed on social media that India and Pakistan had agreed to a full and immediate “ceasefire” after a long night of talks mediated by Washington, he has repeated his claim several times that he helped settle the conflict between India and Pakistan.
India has consistently maintained that the understanding on cessation of hostilities with Pakistan was reached following direct talks between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of the two militaries.Ramesh’s remarks came after Modi welcomed the release of the 20 remaining living hostages held by Hamas.