Stalin Questions India's Need for US Approval on Russian Oil Imports
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin criticized the U.S. for allowing India to import Russian oil for 30 days, questioning why India requires another country's approval for its energy needs. He highlighted the sinking of the Iranian vessel IRIS Dena by the U.S. as a troubling incident, asserting that India's sovereignty and strategic autonomy are at risk. Opposition leaders, including CPI's P. Sandosh Kumar and CPI(M)'s John Brittas, echoed similar sentiments, calling the U.S. waiver humiliating and demanding a stronger response from the Indian government. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut called for Prime Minister Modi's resignation, while RJD's Manoj K. Jha criticized the government's silence on the matter.
Published 7 hours ago • 07 Mar 2026, 02:19 AM IST