The Indian opposition has stepped up pressure on the Centre over the deaths of three Indian seafarers in US military strikes on commercial vessels off the coast of Oman.
NCP MP Supriya Sule has demanded a stronger response from the government and promised support for the affected families.
India summoned a top American diplomat in New Delhi for the second time this week and lodged a strong protest over the attacks.
Supriya Sule called the deaths 'deeply saddening' and said India must take a firm position in defence of its citizens.
She urged the government to discuss the matter and take a strong stand, adding that 'if the government cannot fight for them, then we will'.
BJD MP Sulata Deo also criticised the government, questioning its response to the deaths and accusing it of failing to take a firm stand against the United States.
Three Indian seafarers confirmed dead in US military strikes on commercial vessels off the coast of Oman.
