The Indian National Congress party is facing dual challenges involving international relations and domestic economic policy. In the international arena, Congress leaders have publicly criticized a U.S. senator’s recent warning to India regarding the continued purchase of Russian oil. The party questioned the tone and appropriateness of the senator's language, framing the warning as an unwelcome intervention in India's sovereign energy decisions.

Simultaneously, the party is dealing with internal friction regarding the UPI (Unified Payments Interface) revenue framework. A government functionary has publicly questioned the opposition's stance, specifically targeting Rahul Gandhi. The official claims that prominent Congress members, including P. Chidambaram and four other MPs, previously supported the current UPI revenue framework in parliamentary discussions. This has led to accusations of hypocrisy from government representatives, who are highlighting the apparent disconnect between the party's leadership and its parliamentary members' past actions.

While the Hindustan Times reports these events as distinct political controversies, the common thread is the pressure on Congress to maintain a consistent policy narrative. The party has yet to issue a comprehensive response reconciling the alleged support for UPI frameworks by its senior MPs with the current opposition led by Rahul Gandhi. The situation underscores the broader political struggle in India, where the ruling government frequently utilizes past legislative support to challenge the opposition's current policy critiques.