Chennai, Oct. 16 -- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Spokesperson CR Kesavan on Thursday launched a sharp attack on Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over his remarks concerning US President Donald Trump's claims on India's Russian oil imports, accusing the Congress leader of putting personal politics above national interest.

Kesavan said the national interest has always been a top priority for the BJP-led government, contrasting it with what he termed the Congress party's "shameful record" of compromising on matters of national importance.

"..National interest is paramount and India's welfare comes first and foremost, unlike erstwhile Congress regimes which have a shameful record...", Kesavan told ANI....