‘Reason he can’t stand up to Trump is …’: Rahul’s fresh charge at PM; claims ‘Modi’s hands are tied’ | India News

NEW DELHI: Congress MP and leader of opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Wednesday took a swipe at PM Modi for his silence over US President Donald Trump’s latest tariff threat. In a sharp attack, Gandhi said that PM Modi can’t take a stand against Trump despite his repeated tariff threats because of the “US investigation into Adani.” In a post on X, the Congress leader said, “India please understand: The reason PM Modi cannot stand up to President Trump despite his repeated threats is the ongoing US investigation into Adani.” “One threat is to expose the financial links between Modi, AA, and Russian oil deals,” he said, adding, “Modi’s hands are tied.”Opposition has been repeatedly attacking PM Modi and BJP government over Trump’s 25 per cent tariff on India and a penalty charge for business with Russia. The criticism escalated after Trump again threatened a substantial hike in tariffs on India if it doesn’t stop buying oil from Russia.Trump wrote on Truth Social, “India is not only buying massive amounts of Russian Oil, they are then, for much of the Oil purchased, selling it on the Open Market for big profits. They don’t care how many people in Ukraine are being killed by the Russian War Machine. Because of this, I will be substantially raising the Tariff paid by India to the USA. Thank you for your attention to this matter!!!”Reacting to Trump’s latest threat, India defended its sovereign right to conduct energy policy based on national interest.The government has clarified that market dynamics and national interests guide India’s energy purchases.“You are aware of our broad approach to energy sourcing requirements, that we look at what is available in the market and the prevailing global situation. We are not aware of any specifics,” MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said last week.