Sena MP Pushes Back at Navarro’s India Jibe
White House trade adviser Peter Navarro has again targeted India, calling its discounted oil purchases from Russia a contributing factor to the Ukraine war and backing the U.S.’s newly imposed 50% tariffs on Indian goods. He labeled the conflict as “Modi’s war in Ukraine,” accusing India of indirectly fueling the war through its energy trade.
Chaturvedi’s Response
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi sharply criticized Navarro’s remarks, describing his repeated attacks as tiresome. Writing on social media, she declared that “the conflict between Russia and Ukraine wasn’t India’s war,” and highlighted that India is not alone in procuring Russian oil—indirectly pushing back on Navarro’s narrative.
Wider Context
Navarro’s comment surfaces amid heightened diplomatic strain: the U.S. has raised tariffs on Indian exports to 50%, stirring economic tensions. India maintains that its energy strategy aligns with strategic autonomy and that several nations continue to source discounted Russian oil without facing similar penalties.
