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Stalin Slams U.S. Over India’s Oil Imports, Demands Independence

3/7/2026

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M. K. Stalin, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, criticized the United States for allowing India to import Russian oil for 30 days.
He questioned why India needs U.S. approval for its energy needs, citing sovereignty and strategic autonomy.
The remarks reference the U.S. sinking an Iranian vessel involved in a naval exercise with India.
Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut called for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's resignation, accusing him of compromising India's independence.

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M. K. Stalin, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, criticized the United States for allowing India to import Russian oil for 30 days.
He questioned why India needs U.S. approval for its energy needs, citing sovereignty and strategic autonomy.
The remarks reference the U.S. sinking an Iranian vessel involved in a naval exercise with India.
Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut called for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's resignation, accusing him of compromising India's independence.