Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Thursday accused the government in the Lok Sabha of having “bartered” to the US India’s right to decide on purchasing oil from global suppliers. ADVERTISEMENTThe move triggered protests from Opposition members, who trooped into the Well and raised slogans. I will not permit you to speak beyond the notice,” Birla told Rahul amid an uproar, stressing that the “rules and procedures” of the House must be followed. Opposition members rushed to the Well, raising slogans and referring to the mention of Puri’s name inthe declassified US files,forcing a brief adjournmentof the House. Rahul on Thursday cautioned that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz would have serious repercussions for India.

Source: The Telegraph March 12, 2026 23:56 UTC