According to BlockBeats, U.S. President Donald Trump announced over the weekend that India and Pakistan have reached a comprehensive and immediate ceasefire agreement. However, this announcement has sparked anger among many senior officials in New Delhi.
Insiders reveal that Trump's post caught key Indian officials off guard. The frustration stems not only from the U.S. efforts to ease tensions but also from Trump's move overshadowing Indian Prime Minister Modi. This action disrupts India's long-standing policy of resolving the Kashmir territorial dispute through bilateral negotiations. Moreover, Trump's approach places the two adversaries on equal footing, a stance New Delhi officials have resisted, given India's economic advancement over Pakistan.
While financial markets might welcome any ceasefire agreement, the sustainability of this truce remains uncertain. Just hours after Trump's announcement, both sides reported drone attacks along the Line of Control in Kashmir, although the ceasefire appeared to hold by Sunday. Additionally, India has refused to reinstate a decades-old water treaty crucial to Pakistan's economy. The manner in which the ceasefire was achieved could potentially set the stage for more intense conflicts in the future.