Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the central government during a press conference held in Delhi on Wednesday (May 13). He criticized the government over multiple issues, including alleged paper leak cases and India’s energy procurement policy.
Kejriwal strongly questioned the government’s stance on importing oil and gas from Russia, claiming that India is refusing cheaper energy options under external pressure. According to him, the fuel policy of India is being influenced by international factors, particularly pressure from the United States.
Kejriwal Questions India’s Fuel Policy Amid Russian Supply Allegations
He said that while the government is urging citizens to save petrol, diesel, and gas, it is simultaneously rejecting cheaper supplies from Russia. Referring to recent reports, Kejriwal claimed that a ship carrying Russian gas bound for India was stopped, raising concerns about the country’s fuel policy of India.
मोदी जी ट्रंप से इतना क्यों डर रहे हैं?
“रूस से गैस क्यों नहीं ले रही मोदी सरकार?”
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“Prime Minister Modi is asking citizens to reduce fuel usage—don’t use scooters, bikes, or cars and prefer public transport or work from home. But on the other hand, Russia is ready to supply oil and gas and we are refusing it. Why? Is it under pressure from Donald Trump?” Kejriwal asked.
He further alleged that decisions related to the fuel policy of India are being taken under pressure from former US President Donald Trump, stating that national interest should come first. He said that no country in the world follows external pressure blindly and India should prioritize its own economic needs.
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Kejriwal also argued that India, being a large market of 140 crore people, has enough leverage to negotiate better energy deals. He claimed that instead of yielding to pressure, India should strengthen its diplomatic position and secure affordable energy resources.
Taking a direct attack on the Prime Minister, Kejriwal said that if the government cannot handle international pressure, it should consider stepping down. He added that the fuel policy of India should be based on affordability and national interest rather than external influence.
He also criticized the government’s appeals for fuel conservation, calling them symbolic, while accusing it of ignoring cheaper global alternatives. According to him, diplomatic strategy should prioritize securing the lowest-cost energy sources available to the country.