Senior BJP Leader Expresses Condolences at Iranian Embassy in New Delhi
Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, a senior leader of the BJP, visited the Iranian Embassy in New Delhi to express his condolences for the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. During his visit, he emphasized the importance of peace as a solution to conflicts, echoing sentiments shared by Prime Minister Modi. Naqvi also took to social media to highlight that war is not a solution but rather a significant problem. His visit comes in light of Khamenei's death due to a joint attack by Israel and the U.S., which has led to the postponement of the funeral due to security concerns.
| Mar 9, 2026, 18:08 IST
Condolences for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
On Monday, senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, visited the Iranian Embassy in New Delhi. He expressed profound sorrow over the passing of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. During his visit, Naqvi met with the Iranian ambassador and paid tribute to the late leader, extending his sympathies to the people of Iran.
Naqvi Advocates for Peace as a Solution
In a conversation with the media, Naqvi emphasized that India, known as the land of Buddha, has always championed peace. Echoing Prime Minister Modi's sentiments, he stated that the resolution to any issue can only be achieved through peaceful means.
Sharing his thoughts on the social media platform 'X', he remarked that war does not solve problems; instead, it creates larger issues. He stressed the necessity of peace for the protection of humanity and prayed for a path to peace during this crisis.
Tribute on Social Media
आज नई दिल्ली में ईरान इस्लामी गणराज्य के दूतावास पहुँच कर ईरान के राजदूत H.E. डॉ. मोहम्मद फतह अली @IranAmbIndia से मुलाकात कर सुप्रीम लीडर एवं महान आध्यात्मिक शख्सियत आयतुल्लाह अली खामेनई जी की शहादत पर अपनी भावभीनी श्रद्धांजलि अर्पित की। pic.twitter.com/TYEiTxG3H3
— Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi (@naqvimukhtar) March 9, 2026
Details of Khamenei's Death
It is noteworthy that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei died on February 28 due to a joint attack by Israel and the United States. The assault also resulted in the deaths of several other Iranian leaders and military officials. Due to security concerns and ongoing attacks, the funeral originally scheduled for March 5 has been postponed.