India Rejects US Mediation on Kashmir: Modi’s Firm Stand to Trump
Key Developments
- Modi’s Clear Message
- PM Modi “strongly” conveyed to Trump that India will not accept third-party mediation on Kashmir (Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri)
- Reiterated that ceasefire talks were directly between India-Pakistan militaries
- Trump’s Controversial Claims
- Repeatedly offered to mediate, citing US-brokered May ceasefire (denied by India)
- Linked trade deals to conflict resolution: “No trade if no ceasefire”
- Kashmir Conflict Context
- April 2024: 26 killed in tourist attack (India blames Pakistan)
- May 2024: Cross-border airstrikes led to 4-day military escalation
- Nuclear Risk: Both nations possess atomic weapons
Why This Matters
- Diplomatic Red Line: India treats Kashmir as internal matter, rejects external interference
- Trade Deal Pressure: 90-day tariff pause ends July 9; talks ongoing
- Global Implications: US-India relations tested by Trump’s public statements
