'Why Are You So Afraid of the American President ?’ TMC Leader Kalyan Banerjee Raises Questions On Op Sindoor Ceasefire, Asks PM Modi THIS

New Delhi – In a blistering speech during a parliament debate on "Operation Sindoor," Trinamool Congress (TMC) Member of Parliament Kalyan Banerjee came down heavily on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, challenging his perceived silence over allegations made by the American President over a ceasefire. Banerjee's outburst has fueled further political discussion over the controversial military operation and India's diplomatic strategy.

#WATCH | Speaking on Operation Sindoor in the House, TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee says, "PM Modi, why once you couldn't post on your 'X' handle that whatever the American President said is incorrect... The moment you stand in front of the American President, your height is reduced to 5… pic.twitter.com/cfWS6byg1m

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Banerjee Questions PM's Silence on US President's Ceasefire Claims

In his speech in the House, Banerjee squarely took on Prime Minister Modi by saying, "PM Modi, why once you couldn't tweet on your 'X' handle that whatever the American President has stated is wrong. The moment you are standing in front of the American President, your height falls to 5 feet, and your chest size falls to 36 inches from 56 inches. Why are you so scared of the American President?

The TMC MPs raised questions that are directly related to statements earlier made by the US President, which implied that he had been involved in brokering a ceasefire between India and Pakistan after "Operation Sindoor." The American leader's claims had attracted serious flak from most opposition parties in India, who have continuously called for a clear-cut clarification or refutation from the Indian government.

The Operation Sindoor Controversy

"Operation Sindoor" is the term used for the counter-military strikes carried out by India as a response to the Pahalgam terror attack, which was a devastating attack causing many casualties. The parliamentary discussion of this operation has not just emphasized its strategic intent and conduct but also transparency and communication on the part of the government, especially concerning foreign engagements and assertions.

Kalyan Banerjee's comments are reflective of wider opposition sentiments by opposition leaders, such as the Congress party leader Gaurav Gogoi, who have forcefully criticized the government's response to the events following "Operation Sindoor." They have demanded to know why the Prime Minister or his office did not publicly reject the American President's claims, especially using popular public fora like the social media platform 'X' (formerly Twitter). The duration and the very conditions of the ceasefire, and the form of any involvement from outside the country, continue to be the core issues of disagreement for the opposition.

Opposition Calls for Transparency

The combative debate in Parliament highlights the persistent political question over national security issues, diplomatic interactions, and the government's accountability for making the public aware of key events and foreign interactions. Banerjee's question to the Prime Minister is a sign of the opposition's efforts to demand more openness and assertiveness in Indian foreign policy storytelling. The government should respond to these demands and give a full explanation of its position towards the US President's allegations and the wider information around "Operation Sindoor.".