Congress Leader Criticizes Modi Government's Silence on Iran Attacks
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has sharply criticized the Modi government for its silence regarding the recent U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iran. He argues that this inaction represents a moral failure and a betrayal of India's civilizational values. Ramesh highlights the lack of condemnation from the government and questions whether any diplomatic efforts have been made to address the escalating tensions. His remarks raise significant concerns about the implications of these attacks on global stability and India's position in international affairs. Read on to discover more about Ramesh's accusations and the government's response.
| Mar 21, 2026, 13:16 IST
Congress Leader's Accusations Against the Government
On Saturday, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh expressed strong criticism of the central government, accusing Prime Minister Modi's administration of remaining silent following the recent attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel. He described this silence as a moral cowardice and a betrayal of India's civilizational values. In a post on X, Ramesh questioned the government's stance, noting that it has been over three weeks since the airstrikes on Iran occurred.
Ramesh pointed out that the government has neither condemned the attacks nor taken any diplomatic steps to ease tensions in the region. He highlighted that it has been exactly 21 days since the airstrikes began, and 23 days since the Prime Minister returned from his visit to Israel. He asked whether the Modi government has denounced, criticized, or opposed the severe airstrikes by the U.S. and Israel, which have led to a significant economic crisis globally, including in India. The answer, he stated, is no.
He further questioned the government's response to the targeted killings of Iran's top leaders by the U.S. and Israel, which continue unabated. Ramesh emphasized that the Modi administration has not condemned these actions either. He also raised concerns about the brutal efforts by the U.S. and Israel aimed at regime change and the potential collapse of the Iranian state, which could lead to civil war in Iran. Again, he stated, the answer is no.
Ramesh asked whether the Modi government has made serious diplomatic efforts to immediately halt the bombings in Iran and the attacks on energy and essential infrastructure in Gulf countries. He questioned if the Prime Minister has utilized his well-publicized friendship with the U.S. President and the Israeli Prime Minister to broker a ceasefire. The answer remains no. He concluded that these four 'no' responses reflect a moral cowardice and political betrayal of India's civilizational values.