Sonia Gandhi hits out at Modi government’s ‘stony silence’ on Gaza ‘genocide’
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi has criticized the Indian government for its silence regarding the situation in Gaza. She argued that the government's stance is morally questionable and detrimental to India's strategic interests.
Why it matters
The statement highlights a significant domestic political divide regarding India's foreign policy and its historical alliances in the Middle East.
In a blistering attack on the Modi government, Congress leader Sonia Gandhi on Saturday (June 27, 2026) said its “stony silence” and “inaction” on Israel's “Gaza genocide” are not just morally reprehensible but also inexplicable from a national interest perspective.
The article focuses on a critique from an opposition leader, framing the government's policy as a failure.
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