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Congress Critiques Modi’s Foreign Policy and US Ties

8/7/2025

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Summary

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Congress leaders Jairam Ramesh and Rahul Gandhi have launched a scathing critique of Prime Minister Modi's foreign policy, particularly his ties with US President Trump. Ramesh warned that India's imports of Russian oil could lead to soaring tariffs, while Gandhi argued that Modi's connections to the Adani Group hinder his ability to effectively counter US demands.

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Historical Context

In 1971, India and the Soviet Union signed the Treaty of Peace, Friendship, and Cooperation, establishing a strategic partnership that facilitated military and energy imports. By the 1980s, 60% of India's oil came from Russia. Today, Congress leaders criticize Prime Minister Modi's foreign policy regarding Russian oil imports, which may influence India's geopolitical and economic strategies amid rising tariffs.

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Congress leaders Jairam Ramesh and Rahul Gandhi have launched a scathing critique of Prime Minister Modi's foreign policy, particularly his ties with US President Trump. Ramesh warned that India's imports of Russian oil could lead to soaring tariffs, while Gandhi argued that Modi's connections to the Adani Group hinder his ability to effectively counter US demands.

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