Congress Criticizes Modi Government's Silence After US Sinks Iranian Warship Near India

Following the sinking of the Iranian warship IRIS Dena by a US submarine near Sri Lanka, Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, criticized the Modi government for its silence and perceived lack of strategic response. They highlighted risks to India's energy security, given reliance on imports through the Strait of Hormuz, and expressed concern over regional instability reaching the Indian Ocean. The government has called for diplomatic resolution but has not publicly commented on the incident, which raises questions about maritime security and India's strategic autonomy.