Indian social media users have expressed strong disapproval of US President Donald Trump’s trade advisor, Peter Navarro, following his comments on India’s purchasing of crude oil from Russia. Navarro accused Indian traders of engaging in profiteering and held India accountable for the war in Ukraine.
The backlash was intensified by a post that featured an image of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Navarro’s statement, “The road to peace in Ukraine goes through New Delhi,” was largely viewed as insensitive and inflammatory.
A social media user countered with, “You armed Pakistan with free weapons for decades, not through sales. You never sold weapons to India, even when we offered to pay. We see your trap. India will manufacture domestically and rely on trusted partners who support our technology and economy. True partners have strategic foresight, unlike your colonial strategy.”
Another user stated, “India will continue to buy Oil from wherever its available.” Another user highlighted a historical instance, stating, “Oh so now you have issues with India having relations with Russia same Russia who put nuclear between India and your nuclear submarines in 1971 which you tried to use to threaten India helping Pakistan.”