US Issues Stern Hormuz Warning to India Amid Opposition Fire on PM Modi!
US Issues Stern Hormuz Warning to India Amid Opposition Fire on PM Modi!
The US warns India on compliance in the Strait of Hormuz and illicit Iranian oil transport, telling vessels to follow US orders. Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders blast PM Modi over his silence.
The political temperature in India is rising following a stern warning from the United States regarding maritime operations in the Strait of Hormuz. US Senator Marco Rubio, in a conversation with India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, underscored that violations of what the US terms a "blockade" and the illicit transport of Iranian oil will not be tolerated. The US State Department further emphasized that commercial vessels must comply with instructions issued by American forces in the region. This development comes just days after three Indian sailors were killed, adding a layer of urgency and political contention to the matter.
Opposition leaders in India have swiftly condemned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's perceived silence and handling of the situation. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack, labeling Modi a "compromised PM" and accusing him of failing to defend the nation's honor. Gandhi asserted that "a free country would never tolerate such language," yet he alleged that Modi remains silent, acting like an "obedient servant" to foreign powers. He further claimed that those insulting the country have the Prime Minister "under their control."
Echoing these sentiments, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticized PM Modi for not issuing any public statement or even a condolence message regarding the incident involving the Indian sailors. Kharge argued that Modi is "belittling India’s global standing and sovereignty" and surrendering national interests daily, despite projecting a "Vishwaguru" (world guru) narrative. He stressed that "Indian lives cannot be treated as an afterthought in matters of foreign policy."
Other prominent opposition figures have also joined the chorus of criticism. Congress MP Manish Tewari termed the overall incident "unfortunate." Senior Congress leader Pawan Khera expressed strong disapproval of External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s response, describing it as a "mild way of rebuking somebody who's killed your own people." Khera questioned why Jaishankar appeared "apologetic" when India should have been demanding an apology, highlighting what he called "international humiliation." The incident has thus ignited a fierce debate on India's foreign policy stance and national sovereignty.
