Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has openly questioned the Indian government’s claims of success in Operation Sindhoor, asking why the military campaign is still ongoing if India had already secured victory.
His sharp criticism has sparked political debate and cast doubt on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s silence over US President Donald Trump’s repeated claims of brokering the ceasefire.
Rahul Gandhi remarks challenge Modi’s silence on operation Sindhoor and Trump’s involvement
In a press briefing outside the Indian Parliament, Rahul Gandhi said, “Trump has said 25 times that he got the ceasefire done. Who is Trump to do that? But the Prime Minister hasn’t responded even once.”
His statement directly questioned Modi’s foreign policy credibility and hinted at a lack of transparency in India’s handling of the operation.
The Congress leader pointed to conflicting narratives around Operation Sindhoor, India’s military campaign launched against Pakistan, which was countered by Pakistan’s successful operation Bunyan al-Marsus.
Gandhi asked: “You say victory is achieved, but also claim Operation Sindhoor is still ongoing. Which is it?” The rhetorical question suggested India have failed to meet its objectives.
He also criticised India’s diplomatic standing during the crisis, stating, “They have destroyed our foreign policy. No country stood with us.”
His remarks reflect growing frustration within India’s opposition parties over the Modi government’s international isolation, especially in contrast to Pakistan’s diplomatic poise following the ceasefire.
Rahul Gandhi accused Modi of avoiding Parliament because Trump’s claims had undermined India’s narrative. “How can the Prime Minister face Parliament? What will he say that Trump got the ceasefire done?” Gandhi added, implying that Pakistan’s pressure forced India to accept international mediation while trying to save face domestically.
Pakistan’s operation Bunyan al-Marsus, launched in response to Indian aggression, was widely seen as a strategic success, forcing de-escalation while maintaining territorial sovereignty.
Meanwhile, the Indian government’s mixed messaging claiming both ongoing military operations and diplomatic success has led to confusion at home and abroad.
Rahul Gandhi’s statements, though domestic in nature, indirectly bolster Pakistan’s diplomatic stance, as he questions the legitimacy of India’s claims.
His comments also underscore a key shift: the Indian opposition no longer fears linking internal political failure with international strategic missteps.
With Modi under fire and the ceasefire narrative increasingly attributed to outside pressure , including Trump’s involvement, the BJP is facing serious questions about its handling of both the conflict and its public messaging.
As Pakistan consolidates its diplomatic and operational gains, India’s political leadership finds itself defending a story that its own leaders appear to be discrediting.
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