The Indian government’s decision to abstain from the UN motion to protect civilians and uphold humanitarian commitments in Gaza was described as “shameful” and “disappointing” by Indian National Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday.
claiming that, in the face of growing civilian losses, it is an anti-colonial legacy and a betrayal of constitutional norms, reports India Today
Vadra said in a post on X that the Indian government was not standing up when 60,000 people had been slain, primarily women and children, and the whole Gaza population was being “confined and starved to death.”
The Wayanad Congress MP further said that India was “cheering on” the Israeli government while it attacked Iran and killed its leaders, in addition to remaining silent on the Gaza situation.
“It is shameful and disappointing that our government has chosen to abstain from the UN motion for the protection of civilians and upholding legal and humanitarian obligations in Gaza,” she tweeted.
“This is a tragic reversal of our anti-colonial legacy. In fact, not only are we standing silent as Mr Netanyahu annihilates an entire nation, we are cheering on as his government attacks Iran and assassinates its leadership in flagrant violation of its sovereignty and complete contravention of all international norms,” she added.
Vadra questioned how the country could abandon the Constitution’s principles and the values of the freedom struggle, which once paved the way for a global order rooted in peace and humanity.
“There is no justification for this. True global leadership demands the courage to defend justice. India has shown this courage unfailingly in the past,” she said in her post.
“In a world that is increasingly divisive, we must reclaim our voice for humanity and stand fearlessly for truth and non-violence,” she said.