Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi has strongly criticised the Indian government’s silence on the Gaza conflict and the recent escalation with Iran, calling it not just a “loss of voice” but a “surrender of values.”
In an article published in The Hindu, titled “It is still not too late for India’s voice to be heard,” Sonia Gandhi expressed dismay over what she described as a disturbing shift from India’s traditional moral and diplomatic stance.
“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,” she wrote.
She urged the government to take a clear stand, speak responsibly, and leverage diplomatic channels to help restore peace in West Asia.
“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,” she asserted.
Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra shared excerpts from Sonia Gandhi’s piece on social media platform X, echoing her call for India to reaffirm its moral leadership.
Congress leader Pawan Khera also praised the article, highlighting a particular segment that pointed out the Islamic Republic of Iran’s greater cooperation with India in comparison to the Imperial State of Iran, which had favoured Pakistan during the 1965 and 1971 wars.
“A brilliant article by Mrs Sonia Gandhi that reminds us how lessons from history and humanism must remain the strong pillars of foreign policy,” Khera wrote on X.
The article comes amid growing criticism of India’s silence over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the unfolding geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Sonia Gandhi’s remarks reflect the Congress party’s broader concerns over a perceived erosion of India’s non-aligned, principled foreign policy legacy.
