Congress has attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi. They claim he compromised India's dignity. This follows US President Donald Trump's statement. Trump said Modi assured him India would stop buying Russian oil. Congress calls Russia a close ally. They state relationships should not be damaged for personal ties. Modi is called a weak Prime Minister. His actions have unsettled foreign policy.
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