Sonia slams govt's silence over Iran and Gaza conflict

Punching holes in the government's foreign policy, Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Saturday called India’s silence on attacks on Iran and Gaza a ‘surrender of values’ and departure from ‘diplomatic traditions’.

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In her article published in a newspaper, Sonia called for course correction on the two critical issues, saying it is still not too late “to defuse tensions and promote a return to dialogue in West Asia.”

Describing New Delhi's stance on the conflicts in West Asia as 'disturbing’, she wrote, “In the face of this humanitarian catastrophe, the Narendra Modi government has all but abandoned India's long-standing and principled commitment to a peaceful two-state solution, one that envisions a sovereign, independent Palestine living side-by-side with Israel in mutual security and dignity.”

The CPP Chairperson said New Delhi's silence on the devastation in Gaza and now on the unprovoked escalation against Iran reflects a disturbing departure from our moral and diplomatic traditions.

“This represents not just a loss of voice but also a surrender of values,” she wrote.

Urging the government to act responsibly, Gandhi said, “It is still not too late. India must speak clearly, act responsibly, and use every diplomatic channel available to defuse tensions and promote a return to dialogue in West Asia.”