Arvind Kejriwal urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to protest the deaths of three Indian seafarers to President Donald Trump during a meeting in France.
The appeal highlights the diplomatic tension surrounding the killing of Indian nationals in foreign military operations and the pressure on the Indian government to secure accountability from U.S. leadership.
Kejriwal, the Aam Aadmi Party National Convenor, made the request as Modi prepared to meet Trump at the G7 summit in France. The seafarers were killed during a U.S. strike in the Gulf of Oman [1], [2]. Kejriwal said the incident was an act of aggression against Indian citizens.
"Dear Modi ji, today you are meeting Trump in France," Kejriwal said. "Please convey our strong protest and anger over his killing three Indians. Show courage to stand up to Trump."
The AAP leader said the Indian government must convey a strong sense of anger regarding the loss of three [1] lives. He called on the Prime Minister to demonstrate courage when confronting the U.S. President over the incident [1], [2].
This demand comes amid ongoing international discussions at the G7 summit, where leaders address global security and regional stability. The deaths of the seafarers in the Gulf of Oman have become a focal point for domestic political criticism regarding India's diplomatic approach toward its allies.
“"Please convey our strong protest and anger over his killing three Indians."”
This incident places the Indian government in a delicate position, balancing a strategic partnership with the US against the domestic necessity of protecting its citizens abroad. By framing the deaths as an act of aggression, Kejriwal is pushing the Modi administration to pivot from a cooperative diplomatic tone to a more confrontational one to satisfy national sentiment.
