Speaking at a press conference in Mumbai, Raut called for the resignation of Prime Minister Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar from their positions.

He expressed concern over Pakistan receiving credit for the ceasefire, stating, “This was a conflict with the potential to bring about the destruction of the entire world. Hundreds of people lost their lives across various locations in the Gulf nations. A country like Iran refused to surrender in the face of superpowers such as Israel and the United States. Although Iran suffered losses, Israel suffered losses as well, and a President like Trump suffered a setback, too. The credit for the ceasefire is being attributed to Pakistan, whereas that credit ought to have gone to India, to the ‘Vishwuguru’. Why did we not host them and speak of peace?”

Raut further added, “The ‘Maha-Vishwuguru’ is busy dropping bombs against political opponents in Keralam, Assam, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal and specifically, verbal bombs. While Pakistan took the credit for the ceasefire. A peace meeting is scheduled to take place in Islamabad. Weren’t you the ones who vowed to capture Islamabad and hoist the BJP flag there? This is a matter of shame for India; it is a matter of shame for the Government of India. Modi has no business remaining in power. These people did nothing but talk on the phone; they were acting like mere telephone operators. Jaishankar ought to resign. You are underestimating your adversary.”

US President Donald Trump suspended the “bombing and attack” campaign on Iran, announcing a two-week mutual ceasefire and accepting a 10-point proposal from Iran. Iran accepted Trump’s peace overture, agreeing to safe passage via the Strait of Hormuz and a pause in military operations for two weeks.

Opposition criticism followed as both the US and Iran acknowledged Pakistan-hosted talks when announcing the ceasefire. Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomed the temporary halt and invited the delegations to Islamabad on Friday, April 10, to negotiate a permanent agreement.

In a post on X, the Pakistan Prime Minister stated, “With the greatest humility, I am pleased to announce that the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America, along with their allies, have agreed to an immediate ceasefire everywhere, including Lebanon and elsewhere, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY.”

He added, “I warmly welcome the sagacious gesture and extend deepest gratitude to the leadership of both countries and invite their delegations to Islamabad on Friday, 10th April 2026, to further negotiate for a conclusive agreement to settle all disputes.”

However, Jonathan Schanzer, Executive Director at the Foundation for Defence of Democracies (FDD) and former US Treasury counterterrorism analyst, commented on Pakistan’s role, saying the country is deeply indebted to China and it remains to be seen whether Pakistan is broadening its alliances by siding with the US or acting on behalf of China. Schanzer described Pakistan pushing itself into a negotiating role with the White House as “bizarre.”