India, Jan. 5 -- The Congress on Monday criticised US President Donald Trump over his remarks on India's purchase of Russian oil, accusing Washington of pressuring New Delhi; and also questioned PM Narendra Modi's government over it.

Jairam Ramesh, general secretary and comms head of the main Opposition party, said Washington continues to follow a "blow hot, blow cold" policy toward Delhi despite repeated public displays of warmth between Modi and Trump.

"India wanted to make me happy," Trump said earlier in the day, adding, "Modi is a very good guy and he knew I was not happy. And it was important to make me happy. We can raise tariffs on them very quickly."

Trump was apparently referring to India's oil trade with Russia, something hi...