India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, made a strong statement in the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament) on Wednesday. He said clearly that no phone call happened between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former U.S. President Donald Trump from April 22 to June 16, 2025.
His comments were directed at the opposition, which had claimed there was communication between the two leaders during that time.
“Kaan kholke sun lo… from April 22 to June 16, there was not even a single phone call between President Trump and Prime Minister Modi,” Jaishankar said during the discussion.
Key Points from Jaishankar’s Statement
1. India Rejected Any Foreign Mediation
Mr. Jaishankar reminded everyone of India’s strong position when it comes to India-Pakistan relations. He made it clear that:
- India does not accept foreign mediation on issues related to Pakistan.
- Any discussion between India and Pakistan must be bilateral (between just the two countries).
- If Pakistan wants peace or to stop the fighting, it must formally make a request through the Director General of Military Operations (DGMO).
“If they want fighting to stop, they must send a request through the DGMO channel,” he added.
2. Operation Sindoor and International Concerns
While discussing Operation Sindoor, Jaishankar shared that many countries contacted India to understand how serious the situation was. India gave all of them the same message:
- The operation was India’s response to a Pakistani attack.
- India would keep responding as long as the situation demanded.
- There was no space for any third-party involvement or mediation.
3. Criticism of Congress and Indus Water Treaty
Jaishankar also took a sharp dig at the Congress party. He accused them of trying to avoid talking about history and said they are “uncomfortable with history.”
He pointed to how the Indus Water Treaty was handled in the past, calling it a big mistake. The treaty allows major rivers from India to flow into Pakistan, something Jaishankar called “unique” and “not in India’s favour.”
“No other country gives away its rivers like that,” he said.
He also said that Congress never considered the needs of Indian farmers, especially those in Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Gujarat, when they signed the treaty.
4. Nehru’s 1960 Statement Under Fire
Jaishankar criticized Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister, for his comments made in Parliament in 1960. Nehru had reportedly said that the treaty was meant for the benefit of Pakistani Punjab, without mentioning the needs of Indian states.
“He didn’t talk about the farmers of Kashmir or Gujarat,” said Jaishankar.
Modi Has Corrected Historical Mistakes, Says EAM
Jaishankar praised Prime Minister Modi for correcting the earlier “mistakes” made by Nehru and Congress. He said Modi’s leadership has been firm on two major issues:
- Handling the Indus Water Treaty in a better way
- Removing Article 370, which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir
Jaishankar Defends India’s Stand on Pakistan Talks
This statement by S. Jaishankar during the Operation Sindoor discussion is being seen as a strong reply to the opposition’s claims. It also shows India’s clear policy that issues with Pakistan will only be solved through direct talks, and not through foreign help.
His speech touched on:
- The truth about the Trump-Modi phone call
- The Indus Water Treaty
- The importance of protecting Indian interests
- And the need to remember history instead of rewriting it
