India, Oct. 16 -- Congress MP Imran Masood on Thursday lashed out at the Centre over US President Donald Trump's claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured him India would stop purchasing oil from Russia, asking if Trump was India's "father".

Questioning the Prime Minister's silence on the matter, Masood said the government should make it clear that India stands with Russia, calling it an "old friend."

"Trump hamara baap hai kya? (Is Trump our father?) Why did he tell us everything while our Prime Minister stays silent? What secret is being kept? Are we being pulled back into those same shackles of slavery?" Masood told ANI.

He further said Trump could not afford to ignore India, and discussed that India is a major global mark...