Indian opposition criticizes Modi government over US remarks on Russian oil

Several Indian opposition parties, including the Congress party, criticized the government after a US official's remarks about India's purchase of Russian oil. The comments, described as a 'permission' or 'waiver' by the US, were called a 'blatant insult' and 'humiliation' by the opposition, which questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence on the matter.

In response, the Indian government stated it 'never depended on permission' from any country for its energy purchases. The controversy centers on how the US-India relationship is portrayed, with the opposition accusing the government of being subservient to American interests.