Congress asks Modi if he chose ‘trade’ over country in making truce with Pak, cites US affidavit

Congress asks Modi if he chose ‘trade’ over country in making truce with Pak, cites US affidavit


NEW DELHI, May 31: The Congress on Saturday demanded answers from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on why he chose “trade” over the nation, after a top US administration official told a US Court that a trade deal was offered to broker the India-Pakistan ceasefire. “An adverse ruling that constrains presidential power in this case could lead India and Pakistan to question the validity of President Trump’s offer, threatening the security of an entire region and the lives of millions,” a part of the affidavit read, Surjewala claimed. An adverse ruling that constrains presidential power in this case could lead India and Pakistan to question the validity of President Trump’s offer, threatening the security of an entire region and the lives of millions,” it read.

Author: The Hills Times


Published at: 2025-05-31 23:00:00

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