Farooq Abdullah Emphasizes India's Sovereignty Amid US Waiver on Russian Oil Imports

National Conference president Farooq Abdullah criticized the US waiver allowing India to import Russian oil, emphasizing that India should independently decide its policies without external influence. He referenced past pressure during Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's tenure regarding the nuclear deal, highlighting the importance of national sovereignty. India confirmed it continues to import Russian oil under the temporary US waiver issued due to the Middle East conflict.