Hyderabad: The Congress party has termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Israel as an act that is out of context. The party said the visit gives the impression that India is supporting the rise in tensions in West Asia. It described this as shameful.
The statement came from the party’s foreign affairs chairman, Salman Khurshid. He said the Prime Minister’s visit creates the impression that India is backing the growing tensions in the region.
Congress Condemns Attacks on Iran, Seeks Safety of Indians
Meanwhile, the Congress on Saturday condemned the Israeli and US attacks on Iran. Senior leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi demanded that the Indian government should work to defuse tensions between the two sides. They also asked the government to bring back all Indians in West Asia safely.
In a social media post, the leaders said they are concerned about the safety of Indians living in Iran and other West Asian countries. They urged the government to take all possible steps to ensure the safety of Indians living there. According to the party, the situation in West Asia remains serious, and therefore the government must act carefully.
However, the BJP strongly reacted to the Congress remarks. The party condemned the Congress for blaming Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the attack on Iran. It described the Congress as an army of rats. It also said that it has become the Congress habit to comment negatively on every sensitive issue.
BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia said the Congress and its leaders should stop making childish statements. He criticised the opposition for its remarks at a time when tensions remain high in West Asia. The exchange shows a sharp political divide over India’s position and response to the situation in the region.
The Congress, however, maintained that its concern is about the safety of Indians and the need to reduce tensions. The BJP, on the other hand, defended the Prime Minister and rejected the criticism. The issue has now turned into a fresh political flashpoint between the two parties.
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