Nothing to Say Sorry: Shashi Tharoor’s Strong Reply to Trump Aide Lutnick’s Remark on India

Nothing to Say Sorry: Shashi Tharoor’s Strong Reply to Trump Aide Lutnick’s Remark on India
In a firm and articulate response, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has dismissed the claims made by US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, who suggested that India would apologize and strike a deal with former President Donald Trump over its trade ties with Russia. Tharoor emphasized that India has shown maturity and fairness throughout the issue and has *nothing to apologize for*. He also highlighted the unfairness of singling out India when larger economies like China, Turkey, and even Europe have deeper ties and transactions with Russia.
Tharoor reminded that previous US administrations, including the Biden administration, had encouraged India to buy Russian oil to stabilize global energy prices, contradicting Lutnick’s aggressive stance. The Congress leader pointed out that while other countries put billions into Russia through various trade transactions, India’s limited engagement is being wrongly criticized.
This political exchange shines a light on the complexities of international trade diplomacy and India’s strategic positioning amidst global pressures. Tharoor’s poised rebuttal reflects India’s insistence on sovereign decision-making in global economic affairs without undue external pressure or forced apologies.
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