Amidst ongoing political sparring, Congress criticizes the government over Pakistan's army chief's meeting with Trump, labeling it a diplomatic setback. BJP retaliates, asserting Modi's conversation with Trump on Operation Sindoor refuted Congress's claims of mediation. The party insists India firmly rejects third-party intervention, accusing Congress of spreading misinformation to undermine India's foreign policy.
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