New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- : The Congress on Wednesday sought an explanation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi over claims by China that it mediated between India and Pakistan during the abrupt halt of Operation Sindoor in May 2025, saying such assertions raise serious questions about India's national security and contradict what the government has led the country to believe.

Congress general secretary in charge of communications Jairam Ramesh said the Prime Minister's continued silence on repeated claims by US President Donald Trump-and now similar claims by China-was deeply troubling.

"President Trump has long claimed that he personally intervened to halt Operation Sindoor on May 10, 2025. He has made this claim 65 times in various forums ac...