Prayagraj, Aug. 8 -- Congress MP Pawan Khera on Saturday targeted the Centre over the US Senate's Russia sanctions bill, questioning the government's handling of the issue.

He also said that India was being pressured by other countries over its purchase of Russian oil.

Speaking to ANI in Prayagraj, Khera said, "Does it look like India is truly independent? Anyone who comes blackmails India; anyone who comes along dictates terms, saying you can buy oil from here, you can buy this much, you cannot buy that much. Demand answers from those who go around the country calling themselves 'Vishwaguru' but lack the courage to even enter Parliament. They lack the courage because all these issues would be raised, and they would be held accountable ...