NEW DELHI: Citing the temporary “permission” given by the US to Indian refiners to buy oil from Russia, Congress on Friday alleged PM Modi was being “blackmailed” by America. The party said India’s strategic autonomy and sovereignty were under serious threat and Modi govt had reduced India to an almost “vassal state”.Congress MP Rahul Gandhi posted on X: “India’s foreign policy emerges from the collective will of our people. It should be rooted in our history, our geography, and our spiritual ethos based on satya and ahimsa. What we are witnessing today is not policy. It is the result of the exploitation of a compromised individual.”He shared his speech on Budget in Lok Sabha in Feb, in which he had said: “The US will tell us who we can or cannot buy oil from… Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War Live Updates: ‘Indian navy’s guest struck without warning’: Iran slams US after torpedo sinks warship IRIS Dena50 Israeli jets strike, destroy Iran Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s underground military bunker; IDF shares videoRussia helping Iran? Moscow providing real time intelligence to Tehran on American military assetsif it is Russia or Iran, the US will decide. But our PM will not decide. And they will monitor…” Congress and its netas shared the speech on social media, saying Rahul’s words had proved prophetic.Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge alleged India’s strategic autonomy and national sovereignty were under threat because Modi was “getting blackmailed on Epstein files and the Adani case”. He said the kind of language used by US – “allow” and “permission” – was used for “sanctioned states”, and not for an equal partner in a global order. He said, “From Nehru, Indira to even Vajpayee – no PM has buckled under pressure of any country.”End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosRow Over Electoral Roll Revision: Protest Held at Dharmatala in Kolkata’Real Players Are US, Russia, China’: Rahul Gandhi On Iran-Israel War, Warns Of India ImpactNitish Kumar’s Son Nishant To Enter Politics, Will Join JD(U) Soon In Signal Of Big Power ShiftNepal Poll Results: India Watches Closely As Border Dispute And ‘Big Brother’ Charge Loom’Jaishankar Should Respond’: Opposition Leaders Slam Modi Govt Over US Waiver On Russian OilWhy Is Congress Betting on Gaurav Gogoi While BJP Hits Pakistan Links?Health or politics? The real reason BJP changed West Bengal governorIAF Pilot Purvesh Duragkar Killed In Su-30MKI Crash Took Part In Op Sindoor, Met Family 10 Days AgoBengal SIR Row Decoded: Why Mamata Banerjee Is Launching Dharna Against EC Ahead Of PollsUS Waiver ON Russian Oil Sparks Row, Rahul Gandhi Blasts Modi Govt, Questions India’s Sovereignty123PhotostoriesLaughter Chefs: From Bharti Singh, Krushna Abhishek, Elvish Yadav to Tejasswi Prakash here’s how much these stars charge per episode10 regional summer drinks that will make you forget matcha and latteA look at Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah’s $4 billion car collection: from rare Rolls-Royces to iconic supercars and one-of-a-kind F1 machinesMarch-perfect destinations to visit in India under ₹10,000; check itineraryWhy your legs feel heavy or swollen by evening: Doctors reveal 5 circulation problems to watch for8 national parks that are home to the most iconic natural landmarksHow to make classic South Indian Onion Masala Dosa for dinnerInside Hardik Pandya’s luxurious car collection: 5 cars that define his style5 surprising facts about Mount Everest most climbers won’t tell youWomen’s Day 2026: Meet the boss ladies of Bollywood: Gauri Khan, Maheep Kapoor, Sussanne Khan and other successful star wives123Hot PicksChina Military BudgetIran Mobile Missile LauncersMiddle East CrisisNitish KumarIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingAP SSC Hall TicketsBreanna StewartJai OpetaiaDak Prescotts ContractBengaluru Flight CancellationsNepal ElectionsMiddle East CrisisKarnataka BudgetNitish KumarRussia India Oil Deal
NEW DELHI: Citing the temporary “permission” given by the US to Indian refiners to buy oil from Russia, Congress on Friday alleged PM Modi was being “blackmailed” by America. The party said India’s strategic autonomy and sovereignty were under serious threat and Modi govt had reduced India to an almost “vassal state”.Congress MP Rahul Gandhi posted on X: “India’s foreign policy emerges from the collective will of our people. It should be rooted in our history, our geography, and our spiritual ethos based on satya and ahimsa. What we are witnessing today is not policy. It is the result of the exploitation of a compromised individual.”He shared his speech on Budget in Lok Sabha in Feb, in which he had said: “The US will tell us who we can or cannot buy oil from… if it is Russia or Iran, the US will decide. But our PM will not decide. And they will monitor…” Congress and its netas shared the speech on social media, saying Rahul’s words had proved prophetic.Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge alleged India’s strategic autonomy and national sovereignty were under threat because Modi was “getting blackmailed on Epstein files and the Adani case”. He said the kind of language used by US – “allow” and “permission” – was used for “sanctioned states”, and not for an equal partner in a global order. He said, “From Nehru, Indira to even Vajpayee – no PM has buckled under pressure of any country.“
