US EditionRahul Gandhi Seeks Answers From PM on Trump’s ‘Five Jets Shot Down’ Remark - The Statesman
INDIA, JUL 19 – Rahul Gandhi demands Prime Minister Modi clarify US President Trump's claim of five jets downed in the India-Pakistan conflict amid BJP accusations and political tensions.
- On July 19, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi sought clarification from Prime Minister Modi regarding President Trump's assertion that during the May conflict between India and Pakistan, a total of five aircraft were reportedly downed.
- The conflict escalated after a militant attack in Pahalgam, India-held Kashmir, that killed 26 civilians and led to intense fighting between the nuclear-armed neighbors.
- Trump repeatedly claimed credit for brokering the ceasefire announced on May 10 via social media, stating his administration resolved it through trade talks and that planes were shot out of the air.
- Gandhi and the opposition demanded Modi clarify the number of jets downed and the facts behind Trump's assertions, emphasizing the nation has the right to know and condemning silence in Parliament.
- India maintains that the ceasefire resulted from direct bilateral talks with Pakistan without outside interference, and the controversy implies continuing political pressure on Modi for transparency.
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