‘For first time in history … ‘: Priyanka slams PM Modi on Trump ‘announcing’ ceasefire; asks govt to take responsibility | India News
NEW DELHI: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over US President Donald Trump announcing the ceasefire, saying the incident “reflects the irresponsibility of our Prime Minister”.“For first time in history of our country, war is halted and it is not announced by our government or Army but US President,” Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said in Lok Sabha during the on Operation Sindoor.Trump, on May 10, when tension between India and Pakistan was at its peak, claimed that both nations had agreed on a ceasefire. He said a ceasefire was agreed upon after a long night of talks mediated by Washington. However, India has been consistently maintaining 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. In a nearly 35-minute phone call with Trump last month, PM Modi firmly stated that India does not and will “never accept” mediation and that the discussions between Indian and Pakistani militaries on cessation of military actions were initiated at Islamabad’s request. Stepping up her attack on the government, Priyanka said leadership is not just about taking credit, but also owning the responsibility. “This government always tries to escape the questions…They have no sense of accountability towards the citizens of the nation. The truth is that they have no place for the public in their heart. For them, everything is politics, publicity,” the Wayanad MP said.India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) in retaliation for the Pahalgam attack that killed 26 civilians. India and Pakistan reached an understanding on May 10 to end the conflict after four days of intense cross-border drone and missile strikes.Follow live updates on the Parliament debate on Operation Sindoor
