Actor-politician Kamal Haasan has strongly criticised remarks from the United States suggesting that India had been “given permission” to purchase Russian oil.
Responding to the controversy, the Rajya Sabha MP and leader of Makkal Needhi Maiam stated that India is a sovereign nation and does not take instructions from any foreign country.
In a post on X addressing Donald Trump, Haasan wrote that the people of India belong to a free and sovereign nation and no longer take orders from distant foreign shores. He also asked the former US President to mind his own business, stressing that mutual respect between sovereign nations is the only foundation for lasting global peace. Haasan further wished peace and prosperity for the United States and its citizens.
The controversy began after comments made by Scott Bessent, who stated that Washington had temporarily allowed India to buy Russian oil after the Middle East conflict disrupted global supply chains.
In an interview with Fox Business, Bessent reportedly said that India had earlier been asked to stop purchasing sanctioned Russian oil and had complied. According to him, the US later permitted India to resume purchases for a limited period to help ease pressure on global oil supplies.
When asked about the issue, Donald Trump reportedly suggested that easing restrictions could help stabilise the global oil market and reduce supply pressure.
Meanwhile, the Indian government maintained that the country’s energy supplies remain secure despite tensions in the Middle East. Officials highlighted that India has diversified its crude oil imports from 27 to nearly 40 countries and continues to purchase oil based on competitive prices in the national interest.
The remarks have also triggered political reactions within India. Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha from the Indian National Congress, criticised the government, stating that India’s foreign policy should reflect the collective will of its people and remain rooted in the country’s history and values.
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