Rahul Gandhi to PM Modi: “Ceasefire Was First Announced by US President, Parliament Must Discuss This”
New Delhi:
Following the Centre’s announcement of a ceasefire with Pakistan after rising tensions, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, pressing for a special session of Parliament. His appeal emphasizes the need for transparency and national consensus, particularly highlighting that the ceasefire was first revealed by US President Donald Trump, not Indian officials.
“It’s crucial for the people and their elected representatives to openly discuss the Pahalgam terror attack, Operation Sindoor, and the ceasefire that was first announced by President Trump,” Rahul Gandhi wrote. He urged PM Modi to treat the Opposition’s unanimous demand for a special session with urgency and seriousness.
Congress president and Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, also echoed this demand in a separate letter. Referring to previous appeals made on April 28, Kharge noted that the latest developments—including Washington’s public declaration of the ceasefire—make it even more imperative to convene Parliament.
The backdrop to this political demand is a chain of high-stakes developments: the brutal Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, India’s military response under Operation Sindoor, and a sudden announcement by US President Trump declaring a “full and immediate ceasefire” between India and Pakistan. Trump praised both nations for their “common sense and great intelligence,” with further statements of support coming from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance.
Roughly 30 minutes after Trump’s statement, India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed the ceasefire, citing a direct conversation between the DGMOs (Directors General of Military Operations) of both nations. Both sides agreed to halt all military action on land, air, and sea starting 5:00 PM IST Saturday, with further talks scheduled for May 12.
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar reaffirmed India’s zero-tolerance stance against terrorism, though he did not comment on the US’s role in the ceasefire. Notably, Prime Minister Modi has yet to issue a public statement on either the ceasefire or Washington’s involvement. Meanwhile, Pakistani leaders, including PM Shehbaz Sharif, have publicly acknowledged and thanked the US President for mediating.
In a notable twist, President Trump also offered to mediate the long-standing Kashmir issue—something India has consistently rejected, asserting Kashmir as an internal matter.
As calls grow for open dialogue in Parliament, all eyes are now on the Prime Minister’s response.
News Source : Information for this article was gathered from a variety of reliable news outlets.
