Hyderabad: Congress MP Gaddam Vamsi Krishna on Tuesday accused the Narendra Modi-led NDA government of compromising national interests under external influence, alleging that key policy decisions appear to be shaped by foreign pressure.
Speaking to reporters, the MP raised concerns about proposed amendments to nuclear liability laws. He said removing liability provisions for nuclear suppliers would go against India’s interests. According to him, such safeguards are essential to protect the country from large financial losses in case of nuclear accidents.
Vamsi Krishna also criticised the Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, calling it disappointing. He alleged that several schemes announced in earlier budgets have remained only on paper without proper implementation.
He further claimed that the budget appeared to align with suggestions made by US President Donald Trump. According to the MP, India’s policy decisions increasingly seem to reflect external influence rather than independent national priorities.
Vamsi Krishna foreign pressure remarks target budget and policies
Recalling a question he raised in Parliament, Vamsi Krishna said he had asked whether the Indian Parliament was functioning from Delhi or being guided from Washington. He argued that policy decisions must always prioritise the country’s interests.
The Congress MP also questioned the quality of infrastructure projects undertaken by the BJP-led NDA government. He alleged that several projects deteriorate within months of completion, raising doubts about construction standards and oversight.
Highlighting economic pressures, he said India is facing challenges related to oil supplies and tariffs. According to him, tariff-related factors have imposed a burden of around ₹1 lakh crore, while rising oil import costs have added another ₹1 lakh crore to the country’s financial strain.
Vamsi Krishna said the country had not witnessed such foreign policy handling in the past 75 years. Yielding to external pressure, he argued, does not serve the long-term interests of India or its citizens.