Sonia Gandhi Criticizes Modi Government's Silence on Khamenei Assassination Sonia Gandhi, Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson, has sharply criticized the Modi government for its silence on the targeted assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, calling it an abdication of India's foreign policy principles. In an article published in a prominent newspaper, she argued that the government's lack of condemnation of the attack or the violation of Iranian sovereignty raises serious doubts about the direction and credibility of India's international stance. Gandhi emphasized that the assassination, carried out by the United States and Israel, represents a grave rupture in global relations and demands a clear and principled response from India. The incident occurred on March 1, 2026, when Iran confirmed the death of Khamenei in a U.S.-led strike. Gandhi highlighted that the killing of a sitting head of state during ongoing diplomatic negotiations marks a significant breakdown in international norms. She pointed out that the Indian government has refrained from addressing the attack, despite its implications for global order. Initially, Modi condemned Iran's retaliatory strike on the UAE but avoided addressing the preceding events. Later, his statements about "deep concern" and "dialogue and diplomacy" were criticized as insufficient, given the context of the unprovoked attacks. Gandhi argued that India's silence on the matter undermines its commitment to sovereignty and international law. She referenced Article 2(4) of the UN Charter, which prohibits the use of force against the territorial integrity of states, and stressed that the assassination violates these principles.#iran #united_states #sonia_gandhi #modi_government #khamenei_assassination
