Chavan's 'Trump-Modi Abduction' Remark Sparks Fury, BJP Slams 'Anti-India' Stance

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News18•06-01-2026, 21:42
Chavan's 'Trump-Modi Abduction' Remark Sparks Fury, BJP Slams 'Anti-India' Stance
- •Senior Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan controversially questioned if Donald Trump could abduct PM Modi like Nicolas Maduro.
- •The remark followed a US operation in Venezuela where President Maduro was arrested on drug trafficking charges.
- •Chavan linked his comment to US trade policy, criticizing a 50% tariff imposed on India by the US.
- •BJP National Spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari strongly condemned Chavan, calling his statement an "anti-India stance."
- •Earlier, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge had also voiced concerns about PM Modi bowing before Donald Trump.
Why It Matters: Chavan's controversial comparison of Modi to Maduro ignites political storm over US-India relations and trade.
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