News Update : 'Will Trump kidnap PM?' Chavan's bizarre remark amid Venezuela crisis; BJP hits back - TOI NEWS DESK

Former Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Chavan linked US trade tensions and tariffs on India to the alleged CIA-led operation in Venezuela, questioning if President Trump would kidnap India's Prime Minister. He criticised the government's silence on Venezuela and its perceived fear of the US, highlighting India's need to find alternative export markets due to the 50% US tariff. Former Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Chavan linked US trade tensions and tariffs on India to the alleged CIA-led operation in Venezuela, questioning if President Trump would kidnap India's Prime Minister. He criticised the government's silence on Venezuela and its perceived fear of the US, highlighting India's need to find alternative export markets due to the 50% US tariff. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/will-trump-kidnap-our-pm-prithviraj-chavans-bizarre-remark-amid-venezuela-crisis-watch/articleshow/126371544.cms Date: 2026-01-06T10:29:18.000Z