Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Urges Prime Minister to Raise Killing of Indian seafarers with Donald Trump
NEW DELHI, June 16, 2026 — Congress General Secretary and MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has urged the Prime Minister to strongly raise the issue of the killing of three Indian seafarers in recent US military strikes during his upcoming meeting with United States President Donald Trump.
Expressing deep concern over the incident, she stated that it is surprising the government has remained silent on the unfolding situation in the region.The statement follows the tragic deaths of three Indian mariners after a US military strike targeted a commercial tanker in the Gulf of Oman, an incident that has triggered widespread political discussion regarding the safety of Indian seafarers and the diplomatic response from New Delhi.