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Last Updated:<\/span>July 29, 2025, 16:41 IST<\/time><\/p>\nKharge targeted PM Modi for his silence on Trump\u2019s repeated claims that he brokered a ceasefire between India and Pakistan during Operation Sindoor<\/h2>\n<\/p>\nLoP in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge speaks during a debate in the House.<\/p>\n<\/figure>\nLeader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday said the government must \u201cfind and eradicate” the remaining terrorists involved in the April 22 Pahalgam attack.<\/p>\nSpeaking during the special discussion on \u2018Operation Sindoor\u2019 in the Upper House, the senior Congress leader said that the INDIA bloc parties stood firmly behind the armed forces\u2019 actions during the military operation.<\/p>\n\u201cWe unanimously lauded them, supported govt in national interest,” he added.<\/p>\nHe, however, stated that despite the support, Prime Minister Narendra Modi \u201cattacked the Opposition parties during poll rallies”.<\/p>\nAdditionally, the senior Congress Stalwart slammed PM Modi for remaining silent on US President Donald Trump\u2019s repeated claims that he helped broker a ceasefire between India and Pakistan during the operation.<\/p>\nKharge questioned why the ceasefire announcement came from Washington and not New Delhi. \u201cThe ceasefire was not announced by our Prime Minister or Defence Minister, it came from Washington,” he said, referring to Trump\u2019s statements.<\/p>\n\n\nVIDEO | Congress chief and Rajya Sabha LoP Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge<\/a>) questions the central government over US President Donald Trump\u2019s repeated claims that he brokered a deal between India and Pakistan using trade as leverage. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh<\/a>)\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/uF7nSKHuZv<\/a>\u2014 Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 29, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nHe also expressed concern over Trump\u2019s claim that five fighter jets were shot down during the military exchange in May, calling on PM Modi to provide a clear explanation.<\/p>\n\u201cPM Modi, who went all the way to the US and held a rally for Trump, even said there, \u2018Phir ek baar Trump sarkar.\u2019 Now, he should openly condemn his dear friend, who recently claimed that five jets were downed during the Indo-Pak standoff,” Kharge said.<\/p>\n\u201cIf no Indian fighter jet has been downed, PM Modi should tell, country wants to know it,” he added.<\/p>\nKharge further demanded that the government reveal the details of the ceasefire. \u201cThe government must spell out the conditions under which the ceasefire was agreed upon. Did the US play a role in it?” he asked.<\/p>\nHe also questioned why the Prime Minister had not publicly rejected Trump\u2019s statements about mediation between India and Pakistan. \u201cIndia does not accept third-party intervention. Why PM Modi did not contradict Trump\u2019s claims?” he said.<\/p>\nThe Congress leader went on to criticise the Prime Minister\u2019s silence when, according to him, BJP MPs and ministers make statements that disrespect the armed forces. \u201cWhy does the Prime Minister remain silent when BJP MPs, ministers insult our armed forces?” Kharge asked.<\/p>\nResponding to Kharge, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh clarified that there was no communication between Prime Minister Modi and Donald Trump regarding the ceasefire.<\/p>\n\u201cWe reached a cessation of hostilities at the request of the Pakistan DGMO. Since April 22, there has been no communication between PM Modi and President Trump,” Singh told the House.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nNews Desk<\/a><\/p>\nThe News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers, the Desk d…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nThe News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers, the Desk d… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/ul>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘Govt Must Track Down, Eliminate Remaining Pahalgam Terrorists’: Kharge In Rajya Sabha<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
LoP in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge speaks during a debate in the House.<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n
Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday said the government must \u201cfind and eradicate” the remaining terrorists involved in the April 22 Pahalgam attack.<\/p>\n
Speaking during the special discussion on \u2018Operation Sindoor\u2019 in the Upper House, the senior Congress leader said that the INDIA bloc parties stood firmly behind the armed forces\u2019 actions during the military operation.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe unanimously lauded them, supported govt in national interest,” he added.<\/p>\n
He, however, stated that despite the support, Prime Minister Narendra Modi \u201cattacked the Opposition parties during poll rallies”.<\/p>\n
Additionally, the senior Congress Stalwart slammed PM Modi for remaining silent on US President Donald Trump\u2019s repeated claims that he helped broker a ceasefire between India and Pakistan during the operation.<\/p>\n
Kharge questioned why the ceasefire announcement came from Washington and not New Delhi. \u201cThe ceasefire was not announced by our Prime Minister or Defence Minister, it came from Washington,” he said, referring to Trump\u2019s statements.<\/p>\n
\nVIDEO | Congress chief and Rajya Sabha LoP Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge<\/a>) questions the central government over US President Donald Trump\u2019s repeated claims that he brokered a deal between India and Pakistan using trade as leverage. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh<\/a>)\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/uF7nSKHuZv<\/a>\u2014 Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 29, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nHe also expressed concern over Trump\u2019s claim that five fighter jets were shot down during the military exchange in May, calling on PM Modi to provide a clear explanation.<\/p>\n\u201cPM Modi, who went all the way to the US and held a rally for Trump, even said there, \u2018Phir ek baar Trump sarkar.\u2019 Now, he should openly condemn his dear friend, who recently claimed that five jets were downed during the Indo-Pak standoff,” Kharge said.<\/p>\n\u201cIf no Indian fighter jet has been downed, PM Modi should tell, country wants to know it,” he added.<\/p>\nKharge further demanded that the government reveal the details of the ceasefire. \u201cThe government must spell out the conditions under which the ceasefire was agreed upon. Did the US play a role in it?” he asked.<\/p>\nHe also questioned why the Prime Minister had not publicly rejected Trump\u2019s statements about mediation between India and Pakistan. \u201cIndia does not accept third-party intervention. Why PM Modi did not contradict Trump\u2019s claims?” he said.<\/p>\nThe Congress leader went on to criticise the Prime Minister\u2019s silence when, according to him, BJP MPs and ministers make statements that disrespect the armed forces. \u201cWhy does the Prime Minister remain silent when BJP MPs, ministers insult our armed forces?” Kharge asked.<\/p>\nResponding to Kharge, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh clarified that there was no communication between Prime Minister Modi and Donald Trump regarding the ceasefire.<\/p>\n\u201cWe reached a cessation of hostilities at the request of the Pakistan DGMO. Since April 22, there has been no communication between PM Modi and President Trump,” Singh told the House.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nNews Desk<\/a><\/p>\nThe News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers, the Desk d…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nThe News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers, the Desk d… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/ul>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘Govt Must Track Down, Eliminate Remaining Pahalgam Terrorists’: Kharge In Rajya Sabha<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
VIDEO | Congress chief and Rajya Sabha LoP Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge<\/a>) questions the central government over US President Donald Trump\u2019s repeated claims that he brokered a deal between India and Pakistan using trade as leverage. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh<\/a>)\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/uF7nSKHuZv<\/a>\u2014 Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 29, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nHe also expressed concern over Trump\u2019s claim that five fighter jets were shot down during the military exchange in May, calling on PM Modi to provide a clear explanation.<\/p>\n\u201cPM Modi, who went all the way to the US and held a rally for Trump, even said there, \u2018Phir ek baar Trump sarkar.\u2019 Now, he should openly condemn his dear friend, who recently claimed that five jets were downed during the Indo-Pak standoff,” Kharge said.<\/p>\n\u201cIf no Indian fighter jet has been downed, PM Modi should tell, country wants to know it,” he added.<\/p>\nKharge further demanded that the government reveal the details of the ceasefire. \u201cThe government must spell out the conditions under which the ceasefire was agreed upon. Did the US play a role in it?” he asked.<\/p>\nHe also questioned why the Prime Minister had not publicly rejected Trump\u2019s statements about mediation between India and Pakistan. \u201cIndia does not accept third-party intervention. Why PM Modi did not contradict Trump\u2019s claims?” he said.<\/p>\nThe Congress leader went on to criticise the Prime Minister\u2019s silence when, according to him, BJP MPs and ministers make statements that disrespect the armed forces. \u201cWhy does the Prime Minister remain silent when BJP MPs, ministers insult our armed forces?” Kharge asked.<\/p>\nResponding to Kharge, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh clarified that there was no communication between Prime Minister Modi and Donald Trump regarding the ceasefire.<\/p>\n\u201cWe reached a cessation of hostilities at the request of the Pakistan DGMO. Since April 22, there has been no communication between PM Modi and President Trump,” Singh told the House.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nNews Desk<\/a><\/p>\nThe News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers, the Desk d…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nThe News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers, the Desk d… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/ul>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘Govt Must Track Down, Eliminate Remaining Pahalgam Terrorists’: Kharge In Rajya Sabha<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
He also expressed concern over Trump\u2019s claim that five fighter jets were shot down during the military exchange in May, calling on PM Modi to provide a clear explanation.<\/p>\n
\u201cPM Modi, who went all the way to the US and held a rally for Trump, even said there, \u2018Phir ek baar Trump sarkar.\u2019 Now, he should openly condemn his dear friend, who recently claimed that five jets were downed during the Indo-Pak standoff,” Kharge said.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf no Indian fighter jet has been downed, PM Modi should tell, country wants to know it,” he added.<\/p>\n
Kharge further demanded that the government reveal the details of the ceasefire. \u201cThe government must spell out the conditions under which the ceasefire was agreed upon. Did the US play a role in it?” he asked.<\/p>\n
He also questioned why the Prime Minister had not publicly rejected Trump\u2019s statements about mediation between India and Pakistan. \u201cIndia does not accept third-party intervention. Why PM Modi did not contradict Trump\u2019s claims?” he said.<\/p>\n
The Congress leader went on to criticise the Prime Minister\u2019s silence when, according to him, BJP MPs and ministers make statements that disrespect the armed forces. \u201cWhy does the Prime Minister remain silent when BJP MPs, ministers insult our armed forces?” Kharge asked.<\/p>\n
Responding to Kharge, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh clarified that there was no communication between Prime Minister Modi and Donald Trump regarding the ceasefire.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe reached a cessation of hostilities at the request of the Pakistan DGMO. Since April 22, there has been no communication between PM Modi and President Trump,” Singh told the House.<\/p>\n
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