30 March,2026 04:02 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora. File pic
Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora on Monday backed Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi's recent remarks, stating that India has always "transformed crises into opportunities through unity".
Speaking to the media on Monday, Deora said the PM's message reflects the country's strength in facing challenges collectively, news agency ANI reported.
"India has always transformed crises into opportunities through its unity. This is the very message that PM Narendra Modi has conveyed to the nation," he further stated.
Deora also urged the Opposition to adopt a constructive approach instead of politicising sensitive matters, ANI reported.
"I believe it would be in the country's best interest if the Opposition, instead of politicising this issue, offered some constructive suggestions," the Shiv Sena MP added.
His remarks come amid ongoing political discourse over the PM's recent statement on maintaining unity, with leaders from various parties reacting to the issue.
Earlier in the day, Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi cornered PM Modi over the India-US interim trade agreement, alleging that the latter has "given away" the future of farmers and the country's energy security.
The Congress leader accused PM Modi of opening India's agriculture sector to the international market and allowing the US to dictate its fuel procurement strategy to fulfil the country's energy needs.
Addressing a public rally in Kottayam ahead of the upcoming assembly elections in Keralam, Gandhi expressed concern that the US deal can negatively impact India's ability to navigate through the West Asia conflict.
The Congress MP said, "Narendra Modi signed the US deal, whereby he gave away the future of India's farmers. He's the first PM in modern Indian history who has opened agriculture to the international market. He's the first PM of modern India who has given away our energy security. Today, India cannot buy oil, diesel, or petrol from whom it wants, as per ANI.
As the West Asia conflict began, the US announced the 30-day waiver given to India to purchase Russian oil, which also sparked fresh allegations from Congress over the deal.
However, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri had clarified that "national interest" would continue to guide India's energy-related decisions, underlining that the key drivers of the country's energy policy are "adequate availability, fair pricing and reliability of supply".
(With inputs from ANI)
