Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan recently criticized the Union government's foreign policy, specifically its approach to developments in the Middle East. Mr. Vijayan expressed concern over the government's perceived stance and silence regarding reported U.S.-Israel actions against Iran, characterizing it as an "extremely humiliating submission" to "imperial powers" and a departure from India's post-independence anti-imperialist position.
He further commented on what he characterized as the Indian government's lack of strong condemnation concerning Israel's military actions, including those in Gaza. The Chief Minister suggested that the government's current posture conveyed a message of support for Israel, highlighting past interactions between Indian and Israeli leadership. Mr. Vijayan underscored the historical relationship between India and Iran, calling for public opinion to influence the government to re-evaluate its foreign policy orientation.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/pinarayi-slams-centres-submission-before-us-over-strikes-on-iran/article70713263.ece
