Congress Leader's 'Trump Kidnap PM' Remark Triggers Political Firestorm, BJP Slams

• Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan controversially suggested US President Donald Trump might "kidnap" PM Modi, drawing parallels with Venezuela.
• Chavan criticized proposed US tariffs, stating a 50% tariff would halt India-US trade and force India to seek alternative markets.
• BJP National Spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari condemned Chavan, accusing Congress of an "anti-India mindset" and undermining national sovereignty.
• The remarks followed Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's criticism of PM Modi for allegedly bowing to US pressure on Russia oil purchases.
• Kharge also warned against "expansionist" behavior, referencing historical figures like Hitler and Mussolini, in a broader context.

Why It Matters: Congress leaders' controversial remarks on US-India relations and PM Modi's foreign policy spark major political backlash.