Rahul Gandhi Slams PM Modi Over Trump Oil Claim
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured him that India will stop buying oil from Russia. The Indian government has not confirmed this claim.
Rahul’s criticism
On hearing Trump’s assertion, Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, lashed out at Modi. He accused the Prime Minister of being “frightened of Trump” and yielding to external pressure.
Five-point attack
Gandhi laid out a five-point critique of Modi:
- Allowing Trump to decide India’s oil policy
- Sending congratulatory messages to Trump despite slights
- Cancelling India’s Finance Minister’s U.S. visit
- Skipping the Sharm el-Sheikh summit
- Not contradicting Trump’s reference to “Operation Sindoor”
Energy and import context
India remains one of the largest buyers of Russian crude, with a significant share of its oil imports sourced from Russia. There is no current official move toward ending those purchases.
Political stakes rise
Rahul Gandhi’s attack highlights growing political pressure on Modi’s government over foreign policy, energy security, and relations with major powers.
