Indian-Origin US Advisor Ricky Gill Honored for India-Pakistan Ceasefire Role Amid Controversy

• Ranjit ‘Ricky’ Singh Gill, an Indian-origin US advisor, received the National Security Council’s Distinguished Action Award.
• The award recognizes his role in “India-Pakistan ceasefire negotiations” following Operation Sindoor.
• Gill serves as Senior Director for South and Central Asia at the NSC and Special Assistant to President Donald Trump.
• India has consistently denied any US mediation in the ceasefire, leading to “puzzling” reactions from Indian experts.
• The recognition has sparked debate, with critics questioning the US claim of involvement in the India-Pakistan ceasefire.

Why It Matters: Ricky Gill honored for India-Pakistan ceasefire role, but India disputes US mediation claims.