Delhi BJP Leader Applauds PM Modi's Foreign Policy for Ensuring Safety of Indian Oil Vessels in Gulf
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New Delhi, March 12 (NationPress) The President of Delhi BJP, Virendra Sachdeva, expressed on Thursday that the safe passage granted to India-flagged fuel vessels through the conflict-ridden Strait of Hormuz, which is under the control of Iranian military forces, is a testament to India's coherent foreign policy and the enhanced international standing of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Sachdeva highlighted that amid the ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States, the Iranian authorities' decision to allow Indian fuel ships safe passage—following a formal request from India—demonstrates PM Modi's emergence as a prominent global leader.
He remarked that this development poses a challenge to politicians like Rahul Gandhi and Arvind Kejriwal, who, according to him, indulge in trivial politics that tarnish India’s reputation both domestically and internationally.
Sachdeva emphasized the current global fuel crisis, particularly concerning cooking gas, stating, “In this critical situation, Iran's decision to permit safe passage to Indian vessels illustrates that the country is under capable leadership. It would be preferable if certain opposition leaders ceased their attempts to undermine India’s image,” he added.
Earlier, during a Lok Sabha session, Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi raised concerns regarding the LPG shortages affecting restaurants due to the ongoing West Asia crisis, predicting that this might signal the start of escalating difficulties.
While addressing the LPG crisis, Gandhi criticized the Union government for allegedly yielding to the commands of the US administration, questioning how US President Donald Trump could dictate from whom India should procure its oil.
“The challenges have just begun. Restaurants are closing, there is widespread anxiety regarding LPG, and street vendors are feeling the impact; as I mentioned, this is merely the beginning,” the Lok Sabha Leader added.
These assertions were promptly rebutted by Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, who assured that India's oil reserves are sufficient, and there is no imminent crisis.