Rahul Gandhi attacks PM over deaths of Indian seafarers in U.S. strikes
Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his silence regarding the deaths of three Indian seafarers in U.S. military strikes. Gandhi accused the government of failing to protect Indian citizens and demanded diplomatic accountability.
Why it matters
The incident highlights rising diplomatic tensions between India and the U.S. and puts pressure on the Indian government to address the safety of its citizens abroad.
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday (June 12, 2026) criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the deaths of three Indian seafarers in U.S. military strikes on commercial vessels off the coast of Oman, alleging that the Prime Minister had remained silent despite the loss of Indian lives.
The article focuses heavily on the opposition leader's critique of the government, framing the PM's silence as a failure of leadership.
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