Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has strongly condemned the Indian government’s decision to abstain from voting on a recent United Nations resolution that called for the protection of civilians in Gaza and emphasised the need to uphold international legal and humanitarian obligations.
In a post shared on social media, Priyanka Gandhi expressed anguish and disappointment over India’s stance.
“It is shameful and disappointing that our government has chosen to abstain on the UN motion for the protection of civilians and upholding legal and humanitarian obligations in Gaza,” said Congress general secretary.
She went on to say: “60,000 people, mostly women and children have been killed already, an entire population is being confined and starved to death, and we are refusing to take a stand. 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.”
Gandhi who is a staunch critic Israeli occupation’s genocidal war on Gaza added: “How can we, as a nation, just abandon the principles of our constitution, and the values of our freedom struggle that led the way for an international arena based on 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. In a world that is increasingly divisive, we must reclaim our voice for humanity and stand fearlessly for truth and non-violence.”
