Karnataka BJP State President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra responded to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s criticism of the Union government’s foreign policy. Vijayendra accused the Congress of compromising India’s sovereign interests during the UPA era, stating that India was under Sonia Gandhi’s control and often gave in to US pressure. He highlighted a past incident where the US influenced India to reduce oil imports from Iran, calling it a humiliating diplomatic moment.
Vijayendra also criticized Siddaramaiah for his social media comments, likening him to a full-time troll. He emphasized that India’s energy security decisions are made independently, not dictated by foreign governments. Despite Western pressure, India increased its purchase of Russian crude oil, which now stands as a significant energy source for the country.
The BJP leader debunked what he called Congress leaders’ propaganda, affirming that the Modi-led government did not succumb to external pressures. He questioned why the UPA government allegedly compromised India’s sovereign interests to please foreign powers and raised concerns about the influence of the Congress-led National Advisory Council on India’s foreign policy during that period.
