Assam: Gaurav Gogoi Questions Ceasefire Transparency and Modi-Trump Communication

NEW DELHI: Amid diplomatic chatter over former U.S. President Donald Trump’s past statements, Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi has questioned the Modi government’s transparency regarding foreign engagements, national security, and the sudden ceasefire with Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack.

Speaking to the media, Gogoi expressed deep concerns over the consistency in communication between Indian and American leadership during Trump’s presidency. “There appears to have been a complete breakdown in dialogue between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump. If Trump claimed mediation 26 times, then either he or Modi wasn’t telling the truth,” Gogoi said, suggesting that the lack of a clear response casts a shadow over Indo-US diplomatic trust.

He further probed the broader diplomatic scenario, asking whether any official communication occurred between U.S. Senator Marco Rubio and India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. “These lapses raise concerns about how India is being represented on global platforms,” he remarked. Gogoi’s sharpest criticism came during the July 28 Lok Sabha debate on Operation Sindoor, where he took aim at the government’s national security policies. Referring to the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, the Congress leader questioned the rationale behind halting India’s military operation despite Pakistan reportedly being under pressure. “The entire nation, including the Opposition, was united behind the Prime Minister. Yet, on May 10, we suddenly heard about a ceasefire. If Pakistan was on the verge of surrendering, why did we stop? Who made that decision, and who did we surrender to?” he asked, reiterating Trump’s repeated claims of brokering a ceasefire by threatening India with trade consequences.

Turning his focus to internal security, Gogoi blamed Union Home Minister Amit Shah for the failure to prevent the Pahalgam terror attack. “Even after 100 days, five terrorists are still on the run. With drones, satellites, and surveillance tools like Pegasus, how have they not been found?” he demanded. He also accused the government of not doing enough to block financial aid to Pakistan through global institutions like the International Monetary Fund (IMF). “Why has India failed to influence these decisions?” he questioned. Gogoi was equally critical of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s explanation of Operation Sindoor. “He didn’t clarify how the terrorists crossed the border, infiltrated Baisaran, and killed innocent tourists. The nation deserves an answer,” he said. While Singh had earlier emphasized that Operation Sindoor was intended to target terrorist infrastructure, not occupy land, Gogoi maintained that the operation’s abrupt conclusion demanded scrutiny.

Despite his critiques, Gogoi clarified that the Opposition stands united with the government and armed forces on matters of national security. “But support should not be confused with silence. We will continue to raise questions where there is deception,” he asserted.