PM Modi Russian Oil / "Weak PM, Scared of Trump": Congress Slams PM Modi Over Russian Oil Purchase Claims

A recent statement by former US President Donald Trump has stirred a political storm in India. Trump claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured him that India would cease purchasing oil from Russia. This assertion has prompted strong criticism from the Indian National Congress and its leader Rahul Gandhi, who have questioned the Modi government's foreign policy and alleged a compromise under US pressure.

Congress Calls PM Modi a 'Weak Prime Minister'

The Congress party, through a post on. Social media platform X, stated that "Narendra Modi has once again bartered the country's honor. " The party cited Trump's statement, suggesting that Modi gave the assurance out of fear of Trump's displeasure and threats, while "One thing is clear – Narendra Modi is a weak Prime Minister and his actions have ruined the country's foreign policy," the post read. Congress emphasized Russia has always been a key ally for India and urged Modi not to "spoil the country's relations" for "his own 'hug diplomacy'. "

Rahul Gandhi Poses Five Questions

Rahul Gandhi also joined the attack, stating in a social media post that Prime Minister Modi is "scared of Trump, while " He then posed five pointed questions to the Prime Minister: 1. Why does he allow Trump to take and announce the decision that India won't buy Russian oil, while 2. Why does he keep sending congratulatory messages despite repeated snubs? 3, while why did he cancel the Finance Minister's US visit? 4. Why did he not attend Sharm el-Sheikh, while 5. Why does he not oppose Trump on Operation Sindoor?

What Trump Said

Addressing a press conference at the White House on Thursday, Trump had stated, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi is my friend. We've a very good relationship. I wasn't happy about India buying oil from Russia, but today he (PM Modi) assured me that they won't buy oil from Russia. " He added that the US now needs to get China to do the same. It's noteworthy that the US has previously expressed displeasure over India's Russian oil purchases and had imposed an additional 25 percent tariff, indicating that this could be reduced if India curtailed its Russian oil imports.

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— Congress (@INCIndia) October 16, 2025

PM Modi is frightened of Trump.

1. Allows Trump to decide and announce that India will not buy Russian oil.
2. Keeps sending congratulatory messages despite repeated snubs.
3. Canceled the Finance Minister’s visit to America.
4. Skipped Sharm el-Sheikh.
5. Doesn’t contradict him…

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) October 16, 2025