India Energy Security Dispute

K. C. Venugopal, General Secretary of the India — Indian National Congress, launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the India — India, accusing them of 'gross mismanagement' regarding India's energy security three months into the escalating Iran-United States war. Venugopal claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's focus on 'petty politics' has left the Indian economy vulnerable to an impending catastrophe as global oil supplies remain volatile. He highlighted a 'reckless' lack of planning and failure to build adequate fuel reserves. In response, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens of India to join a collective movement for 'economic resilience' and 'economic self-defence', advocating for reduced petrol and diesel consumption through public transport, car-pooling, and electric vehicles. The political debate unfolds amidst reports of Iran formulating a '14-point plan' to counter the United States-supported 'nine-point peace plan', seeking sanctions relief and troop withdrawal.