AICC general secretary Sachin Pilot on Wednesday urged the Government of India to clarify its stance on US President Donald Trump’s claim of mediating a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. Calling the statement “shocking,” Pilot said it raises serious questions about India’s foreign policy posture and its silence on key issues.
“India has fought several wars, but this is the first time a foreign president has announced a ceasefire. A few hours later, our own DGMO confirmed it. This sequence of events is deeply concerning,” Pilot said.
He criticized Trump for omitting the core issue of state-sponsored terrorism from Pakistan, instead attempting to equate India and Pakistan in the global narrative. “Our issue is terrorism, not Kashmir. Dragging Kashmir into this discourse only complicates matters,” he stated, firmly rejecting any third-party mediation on the issue.
Pilot also expressed disappointment that neither the US President nor Vice President J.D. Vance had condemned Pakistan’s role in cross-border terrorism or provided assurances that it would end.
Recalling the unanimous 1994 Parliamentary resolution calling for the return of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), he urged the government to convene a special session of Parliament to reaffirm India’s stand and remove ambiguity created by recent international developments.
“The US narrative is attempting to re-hyphenate India and Pakistan, which undermines the diplomatic progress we’ve made over two decades,” Pilot said.
He lauded the armed forces for Operation Sindoor, praising their precision in dismantling terror infrastructure. “The professionalism and effectiveness shown by our forces are commendable,” he added.
Pilot concluded by calling for a clear, assertive foreign policy, led by national interest and rooted in India’s long-standing position against terrorism.
