PM Modi thanked Donald Trump after praise, triggering political backlash from Arvind Kejriwal over a US strike incident involving Indian citizens.

A fresh political controversy has erupted in India after Prime Minister Narendra Modi responded with a “thank you” to former US President Donald Trump, who had congratulated him on becoming the longest-serving elected Prime Minister of India.

The exchange quickly drew a strong reaction from Aam Aadmi Party chief and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who launched a sharp attack on the central government.

Arvind Kejriwal Questions PM Modi’s Response

Sharing the social media exchange between Trump and PM Modi, Arvind Kejriwal raised concerns over the timing of the remarks, pointing to a recent incident involving the death of Indian citizens in an alleged US strike.

PM Modi is saying ‘thank you’ to Trump.

Thank you for exactly what? For attacking ships with Indians on board and killing Indian nationals? The situation has become hopelessly embarrassing for our country now.

Modi ji has completely surrendered India’s sovereignty, pride and… https://t.co/EXP1FKmR7D pic.twitter.com/1Qbk5SVQlE

— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) June 11, 2026

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He questioned the appropriateness of expressing gratitude while Indian nationals had reportedly lost their lives in the incident.

According to Arvind Kejriwal, such actions reflect poorly on the country’s dignity and raise serious concerns about national interests.

US Strike Incident Sparks Controversy

The controversy is linked to an incident near the coast of Oman, where a vessel carrying Indian crew members came under attack, resulting in the death of three Indian nationals.

Officials confirmed that the incident involved a tanker flagged under a foreign registry. The US Central Command acknowledged the strike, stating that the vessel was allegedly involved in transporting oil linked to restricted routes.

The situation has triggered political debate in India over foreign policy and citizen safety.

Trump Praises PM Modi

Earlier, Donald Trump congratulated PM Modi on surpassing former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru’s record, calling him a “strong, intelligent, and successful leader.” He also expressed confidence in India’s continued growth under Modi’s leadership.

In response, PM Modi thanked Trump and reiterated the importance of strengthening India-US relations.