Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Manoj Jha on Sunday hit out at US President Donald Trump for offering to mediate between India and Pakistan on the Kashmir issue, questioning the legitimacy of such an offer and demanding a strong protest from the Indian government.
“Who are you to decide? Who gave you the mandate?” Jha said while speaking to ANI. “First, you need to improve your general knowledge. Pakistan was born just 78 years ago, and you’re using a 1,000-year metaphor. Don’t treat us like a geopolitical football.”
Jha also criticized Trump for prematurely announcing a ceasefire before India had officially briefed the public. “We were the victims, and we responded with precision—no civilian casualties, nine terror sites struck. But even before our government could speak, the US President took the lead. This goes against the spirit of the Simla Agreement,” he said, calling Trump the self-appointed “sarpanch” of the world.
Congress MP Pramod Tiwari echoed the criticism, demanding a high-level all-party meeting and a special session of Parliament. “Do we now have to listen to Washington Radio to find out what’s happening in our region?” he asked.
Trump’s remarks came via a post on Truth Social, where he praised the leadership of both India and Pakistan for halting aggression and claimed the US had played a role in brokering peace. He also offered to help mediate a solution on Kashmir, referencing a “thousand-year” conflict—an analogy that drew sharp backlash from Indian leaders.
India has consistently rejected any third-party involvement in the Kashmir dispute, reiterating that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of the country. On Saturday, the Indian government emphasized that the recent understanding on halting hostilities was reached directly between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan, with no external facilitation.
