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The Congress on Tuesday (March 3) criticised the Union government for not articulating its position on the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in an attack carried out by the United States and Israel, saying the matter has significant implications for international law and regional stability.
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi questioned whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi supports such actions in global affairs.
"PM Modi must speak up. Does he support the assassination of a head of state as a way to define the world order? Silence now diminishes India’s standing in the world," he posted on X.
Gandhi voiced serious concern over the escalating tensions in West Asia, warning that continued hostilities between the United States, Israel and Iran could push the already fragile region into a broader conflict. He said that strikes launched by both sides must be denounced.
"Crores of people, including nearly a crore Indians, face uncertainty.... While security concerns are real, attacks that violate sovereignty will only worsen the crisis. The unilateral attacks on Iran, as well as Iran’s attacks on other Middle Eastern nations, must be condemned. Violence begets violence - dialogue and restraint remain the only path to peace," he stated.
In a pointed remark directed at the Centre, Gandhi stressed that India must take a principled stand.
"We should have the courage to speak plainly in defence of international law and human lives. Our foreign policy is rooted in sovereignty and the peaceful resolution of disputes - and it must remain consistent," his post read.
He had earlier, on Saturday, called upon the government to take proactive steps to ensure the safety of Indian nationals in West Asia amid the ongoing military exchanges.
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi questioned whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi supports such actions in global affairs.
"PM Modi must speak up. Does he support the assassination of a head of state as a way to define the world order? Silence now diminishes India’s standing in the world," he posted on X.
Gandhi voiced serious concern over the escalating tensions in West Asia, warning that continued hostilities between the United States, Israel and Iran could push the already fragile region into a broader conflict. He said that strikes launched by both sides must be denounced.
"Crores of people, including nearly a crore Indians, face uncertainty.... While security concerns are real, attacks that violate sovereignty will only worsen the crisis. The unilateral attacks on Iran, as well as Iran’s attacks on other Middle Eastern nations, must be condemned. Violence begets violence - dialogue and restraint remain the only path to peace," he stated.
Escalating hostilities between the United States, Israel and Iran are pushing a fragile region toward wider conflict. Crores of people, including nearly a crore Indians, face uncertainty.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) March 3, 2026
While security concerns are real, attacks that violate sovereignty will only worsen the…
In a pointed remark directed at the Centre, Gandhi stressed that India must take a principled stand.
"We should have the courage to speak plainly in defence of international law and human lives. Our foreign policy is rooted in sovereignty and the peaceful resolution of disputes - and it must remain consistent," his post read.
He had earlier, on Saturday, called upon the government to take proactive steps to ensure the safety of Indian nationals in West Asia amid the ongoing military exchanges.
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