Factionalism has come to light in Congress regarding the ongoing war in the Middle East. While Congress is attacking the stand of the Central Government in India, two leaders of the party have justified the government’s stand. Congress leader Manish Tiwari has said that this war is not India’s. 4.8 million people from India live in the Middle East. The government’s stance regarding this war is right.
Apart from this, Tiwari said that a very large migrant group of ours lives in these areas. About 48 million people live here. Apart from this, we have the imperatives of energy security. It is not limited to crude oil and natural gas. We are also dependent on the fertilizer coming from these areas. If we are being careful, I think we are probably doing the right thing.
Congress criticized the government’s stance
Congress had strongly criticized the Indian government’s stance on Iran. Congress says that the government did not pay tribute to the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. On this, Rahul Gandhi had said that the PM’s silence on the death of a national president means support for murder. However, on behalf of the government, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri signed the condolence book at the Iranian Embassy in New Delhi. This was India’s first official reaction.
Apart from this, Rahul Gandhi had said in a post that crores of people including about one crore Indians are facing uncertainty. However, security concerns are real. Attacks that violate sovereignty will only worsen the crisis. Along with unilateral attacks on Iran, attacks on Middle Eastern countries by Iran should be condemned.
Tharoor supported the government
Apart from this, Shashi Tharoor also supported the government’s stand. He said that India’s silence should not be seen as cowardice. He had said that silence does not mean support. Apart from this, Shashi Tharoor, quoting Jawaharlal Nehru, had said that the former Prime Minister’s policy of non-alignment has been redefined in today’s increasingly multipolar world. India wants to maintain relations with many parties. Even if they are at war with each other. Apart from this, Tharoor wrote that India’s interests are at stake in the Middle East. Therefore, he himself cannot take a completely moral stance by openly condemning the war.
India’s silence is not support for war: Tharoor
Apart from this, he said that Iran war is unjustified under international law. India’s silence is not support for that war. This is an acknowledgment that our national interest requires wisdom. Not for show. If I were giving advice to any Indian government, I would also advise to exercise restraint. Restraint is power. The power that strikes a balance between principles and practicality. Which respects our values while protecting our interests. One who moves forward in a dangerous world with wisdom rather than bravery.
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