Mary Millben hits back after Rahul Gandhi accuses PM Modi of being ‘frightened’ of Donald Trump
US singer and cultural ambassador Mary Millben on Friday hit out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his recent comments on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of lacking the “acumen” to lead India and advising him to “return to his ‘I hate India tour.’”
Millben, known for her vocal admiration of PM Modi, was responding to Gandhi’s post on X in which he alleged that the Prime Minister was “frightened of US President Donald Trump.” Gandhi had claimed that PM Modi “allows” Trump to dictate India’s foreign and energy policies, including decisions on Russian oil imports and Operation Sindoor.
“You are wrong, @RahulGandhi. PM @narendramodi is not afraid of President Trump,” Millben wrote on X. “PM Modi understands the long game, and his diplomacy with the US is strategic. Just as @POTUS will always put America’s interests first, so will PM Modi do what is best for India. And I applaud that. That’s what Heads of State do.”
You are wrong, @RahulGandhi.
PM @narendramodi is not afraid of President Trump. PM Modi understands the long game and his diplomacy with the U.S. is strategic. Just as @POTUS will always put America’s interests first, so will PM Modi do what is best for India. And I applaud that.… https://t.co/4p0HNRCAv2— Mary Millben (@MaryMillben) October 17, 2025
The US singer further asserted that both Modi and Trump act in the best interests of their nations — a principle she said Gandhi failed to grasp.
“I don’t expect you to understand this type of leadership because you don’t possess the acumen to be the PM of India,” she said. “Best to return to your ‘I hate India’ tour that has an audience of one — you.”
Millben, also an actor, met PM Modi in June 2023 during his state visit to the United States. She had performed the Indian national anthem at the Ronald Reagan Building and was seen touching the Prime Minister’s feet in a gesture of respect — a moment that drew global attention.
Trump’s Russian Oil Claim and India’s Response
The exchange comes amid renewed attention to former US President Donald Trump’s claim earlier this week that PM Modi had assured him India would halt oil purchases from Russia — a statement that sparked political reactions in both countries.
“He’s assured me there will be no oil purchases from Russia. He can’t do it immediately. It’s a little bit of a process, but the process is going to be over soon,” Trump said.
India, however, has not confirmed any such commitment.
Responding to Trump’s remarks, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India’s energy policy is guided by national interest and consumer welfare.
“India is a significant importer of oil and gas. Our consistent priority is to safeguard the interests of the Indian consumer in a volatile energy scenario,” Jaiswal said. “Our import policies are guided by this objective. Ensuring stable energy prices and secured supplies have been the twin goals of our energy policy.”
He added that India has long sought to expand its energy cooperation with the United States, noting that discussions on deeper collaboration are ongoing.
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