Political analyst Ian Bremmer has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for publicly dismissing Donald Trump&rsquo;s claims of brokering the India-Pakistan ceasefire after Operation Sindoor. Bremmer said Modi&rsquo;s decision to openly contradict the US President was a rare move, noting that &ldquo;most other leaders would have stayed silent.&rdquo;
Trump has repeatedly asserted that he halted India-Pak clashes through mediation and trade incentives. Modi, however, told Parliament in July that &ldquo;no leader in the world asked India to stop military action,&rdquo; stressing that the ceasefire was reached bilaterally after Pakistan&rsquo;s military approached India. He recalled ignoring a call from US Vice President JD Vance on May 9, stating later that &ldquo;if this is Pakistan&rsquo;s intention, it will pay a heavy price.&rdquo;
Bremmer argued that Modi&rsquo;s move not only strengthened his domestic standing but also showed India&rsquo;s confidence on the world stage. He contrasted Modi with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who engaged Trump cautiously.
New Delhi has consistently rejected US involvement, reiterating that talks with Pakistan remain a bilateral matter. Analysts see Modi&rsquo;s public rebuttal as reinforcing India&rsquo;s independent stance while challenging Trump&rsquo;s narrative of global deal-making.

Ian Bremmer Lauds Modi’s Rebuttal of Trump’s Ceasefire Claim

Ian Bremmer hails Modi’s bold move to dismiss Trump’s claim of mediating India-Pak truce

Ian Bremmer Lauds Modi’s Rebuttal of Trump’s Cease

Ian Bremmer hails Modi’s bold move to dismiss Trump’s claim of mediating India-Pak truce

September 19, 2025 | 16:14 IST