Many Indians are openly criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi after Pakistan successfully helped broker a 15-day ceasefire between the United States and Iran.
Following the truce, several Indian citizens, politicians, journalists, and analysts have praised Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts. They say Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Pakistan’s mediation played a key role in easing tensions. This ceasefire has helped reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which is very important for India’s oil imports.
Former Indian Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao and well-known analysts such as Ashok Swain and others have highlighted Pakistan’s growing importance as a peace mediator. Some Indians are now saying that Pakistan solved India’s oil supply problem while Modi’s foreign policy remained silent or ineffective.
Opposition leaders from the Congress party called Pakistan’s role a “severe setback” for Modi’s “Vishwaguru” image. They argued that India’s attempt to isolate Pakistan has backfired, while Pakistan gained trust from both the US and Iran.
The ceasefire has brought relief to global oil markets and reduced fears of higher fuel prices in India. Many Indian voices on social media and in debates are giving credit to Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for his active role in bringing the two sides together.
This situation has sparked a fresh debate in India about diplomacy and regional influence. While the Indian government welcomed the ceasefire, it has avoided mentioning Pakistan’s contribution.
However, public opinion and analysts are openly acknowledging Pakistan’s constructive part in de-escalating the crisis.
