The Congress on Monday said US President Donald Trump has claimed for the “51st time” that he used tariffs to force the “abrupt halt” of Operation Sindoor and “our Prime Minister continues to be silent while hailing him on his peace efforts in relation to Gaza”.

Congress general secretary in-charge, communications, Jairam Ramesh, shared a video link on X in which Trump is heard repeating his claim about resolving eight wars, including the conflict between India and Pakistan earlier this year.

“This time – the 51st time that he has made this claim of having used tariffs to force India into an abrupt halt to Operation Sindoor. President Trump has given specific numbers on the tariff threats he reportedly made,” Ramesh said on X.

“And our PM continues to be silent while hailing him on his peace efforts in relation to Gaza,” the Congress leader said.

Ramesh’s remarks came after PM Modi welcomed the release of the 20 remaining living hostages held by Hamas. PM Modi said India supports US President Donald Trump’s “sincere efforts” to bring peace to the region.

Hamas released the hostages as part of the first phase of Trump’s Gaza peace plan.

“We welcome the release of all hostages after over two years of captivity,” PM Modi said on X.

“Their freedom stands as a tribute to the courage of their families, the unwavering peace efforts of President Trump and the strong resolve of (Israeli) Prime Minister Netanyahu,” he said.

PM Modi added, “We support President Trump’s sincere efforts to bring peace to the region.”

After missing the Nobel Peace Prize, Trump claimed to have resolved eight wars, including the one between India and Pakistan, saying he did not do this for the Nobel.

Since May 10, when Trump claimed on social media that India and Pakistan had agreed to a full and immediate “ceasefire” after a long night of talks mediated by Washington, he has repeated his claim several times that he helped settle the conflict between India and Pakistan.

India has consistently maintained that the understanding on cessation of hostilities with Pakistan was reached following direct talks between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of the two militaries.

India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam attack that killed 26 civilians.

India and Pakistan reached an understanding on May 10 to end the conflict after four days of intense cross-border drone and missile strikes.

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