Shimla, April 26 -- Himachal Pradesh Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Vikramaditya Singh on Sunday criticised the Centre's foreign policy approach, alleging that recent decisions have compromised India's economic autonomy and national sovereignty.

In a detailed official statement, Singh referred to remarks made by former BJP general secretary Ram Madhav at an international forum, claiming that India had accepted steep tariffs and reduced oil imports from long-standing partners such as Russia and Iran under external pressure.

Describing the development as a "surrender of economic independence", Singh said such decisions raise serious concerns about who is shaping India's trade and energy policies. He added that the government's glo...