‘Modi ji, what is the reality?’: Rahul Gandhi after Donald Trump’s ‘jets shot down’ declare; Congress sharpens attack | India News

Rahul Gandhi after Donald Trump’s ‘jets shot down’ declare (Picture credit score: PTI)

NEW DELHI: Congress chief Rahul Gandhi on Saturday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s silence following contemporary feedback made by US President Donald Trump about mediating a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. This time, Trump went a step forward and claimed that ‘five jets were shot down’ in the battle.Sharing a video of Trump’s remarks, Gandhi posted on X: “Modi ji, what is the truth about the 5 jets? The nation has a right to know!”Rahul’s put up got here as Trump, in what is now his twenty fourth such declare, stated at a personal Republican dinner that he helped cease a conflict between India and Pakistan utilizing commerce threats. Trump claimed that “planes were being shot out of the air… five, five, four or five, but I think five jets were shot down, actually.”Senior Congress chief and Rajya Sabha MP P Chidambaram additionally criticised the authorities’s silence. “After President Trump’s latest statement, what does the government of India have to say? Silence is no answer,” he wrote on X. “I would like to believe the government of India, but if the government does not state the truth — does not say anything at all on the outcomes of the 5-day war — what do we believe?”, he added.BJP’s responseResponding sharply to Rahul Gandhi’s put up, BJP’s IT cell head Amit Malviya accused the Congress chief of echoing anti-India sentiments. In a put up on X, Malviya wrote, “Rahul Gandhi’s mindset is that of a traitor.” He argued that Trump by no means explicitly talked about India whereas talking about the downing of 5 jets, and questioned why Gandhi assumed the plane belonged to India. “Why not assume they were Pakistan’s? Does he have more sympathy for Pakistan than for his own country?” Malviya requested.Taking a direct swipe, he added, “Whenever the country’s army teaches the enemy a lesson, Congress gets riled up. Anti-India sentiment is no longer just a habit for Congress; it’s become their identity.” Malviya ended his attack by questioning Gandhi’s allegiance: “Rahul Gandhi, tell us — are you Indian or Pakistan’s spokesperson?”The Congress celebration earlier stated PM Modi’s silence was a compromise of India’s nationwide honour.Also learn: Congress slams PM Modi over Trump’s ‘jets shot down’ claims“Trump keeps repeating this, and PM Modi remains silent. Why is the nation’s honour being bartered for trade?” the celebration posted.Congress MP Jairam Ramesh additionally weighed in and stated that the PM should make an announcement in Parliament. “Just two days before the Monsoon Session of Parliament begins, the Trump missile gets fired for the 24th time,” he stated, highlighting Trump’s repeated claims {that a} potential nuclear battle was stopped resulting from US stress linked to commerce talks.Ramesh additionally referred to PM Modi’s previous closeness with Trump, together with occasions like ‘Howdy Modi’ in 2019 and ‘Namaste Trump’ in 2020. “The Prime Minister must respond himself in Parliament. No substitute batsman will do,” he added.Trump has claimed a number of instances that he used commerce stress to cease escalating tensions following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 individuals. India responded with Operation Sindoor on May 7, putting 9 terror camps. Pakistan retaliated with drones and missiles, which had been intercepted by Indian air defences. India later focused 11 Pakistani airbases in precision strikes.Though Trump insists his commerce warnings helped stop additional escalation, India maintains that the ceasefire got here after Pakistan’s director basic of navy operations reached out to his Indian counterpart.