New Delhi [ India ], October 16 (ANI): Congress MP Imran Masood on Thursday slammed the centre over Donald Trump's " India would stop purchasing oil from Russia " claims, asking whether the US president was India 's guardian.

Questioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence on the issue, Masood asserted that the centre must clearly state that the country stands with Russia since it is an "old friend".

"Trump hamara baap hai kya? (Is Trump our father?) Why did he tell us everything while our Prime Minister stays silent? What secret is being kept? Are we being pulled back into those same shackles of slavery?" Masood told ANI.

The Congress MP stated that Trump can't ignore India , as it is a significant market in the global context. Referring to the US' support to Pakistan

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