In a fiery address during a Rajya Sabha session on Wednesday, External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar offered a sharp rebuttal to misinformation surrounding Operation Sindoor and India’s foreign policy decisions. He categorically dismissed reports of phone conversations between U.S. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi between April 22 and June 16, stating unequivocally:
“I want them to listen carefully—there was not a single phone call between President Trump and Prime Minister Modi in that period.”
Dr. Jaishankar reaffirmed India’s consistent rejection of third-party mediation in matters concerning Pakistan, emphasizing that all conflict resolution efforts must be bilateral. He noted that during Operation Sindoor, several nations attempted to gauge India’s stance, to which the government responded firmly:
“We were not open to any mediation. Our position was clear—this is bilateral, and if Pakistan wants the conflict to end, they must send a formal request through the DGMO.”
Shifting focus to the Indus Water Treaty, Dr. Jaishankar launched a pointed critique at the Congress party and its historical approach, especially following the Pahalgam terror attack, which led India to put the treaty in temporary abeyance. He called the treaty “a unique agreement,” citing it as an example of India conceding far more than it received.
Recalling Jawaharlal Nehru’s controversial 1960 remarks, Jaishankar said:
“Nehru justified the treaty by saying it would benefit Pakistani Punjab, without mentioning the interests of Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, or Gujarat.”
He further asserted that Prime Minister Modi had rectified these historical oversights, including India’s firm handling of Article 370.
Through a series of factual rebuttals and historical context, Dr. Jaishankar painted a clear picture of India’s evolving diplomatic doctrine—one that favors national interest, factual clarity, and strong regional policy.
