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Recently Indias energy policy has once again become the center of discussion in international politics and global trade Former US President Donald Trumps former trade advisor Peter Navarro has made a controversial statement regarding Indias oil purchases from Russia He alleged that India is not only making economic profits through this trade but also claimed that a particular caste group especially Brahmins are benefiting the most This statement has sparked political and social debate not only in the US but also in India and several other countries
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India has been importing large quantities of crude oil from Russia in recent years This trade intensified especially when Western countries imposed various sanctions on Russia due to the war in Ukraine Ignoring these sanctions India continued to buy oil from Russia at discounted rates to meet its energy needs The clear policy of India has been that it will not compromise on its national interests
Peter Navarro stated in an interview that Indias strategy goes against American interests He claimed that India is using the situation to empower itself in the energy sector and that specific communities are economically benefiting the most He directly targeted the Brahmin community and said they are gaining the most from this trade
His statement seems to be based more on political bias and ethnic assumptions rather than facts In India both private and government companies operate in the energy sector involving people from diverse social backgrounds Hence accusing one particular caste of profiteering from this trade is not only baseless but also socially dangerous
Though the Indian government has not responded directly a senior official from the Ministry of External Affairs speaking on condition of anonymity said that Indias energy policy is completely independent transparent and based on national interests He also stated that India remains committed to fulfilling its citizens energy requirements despite global pressures
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