Indian National Congress leader Salman Khurshid expressed disapproval of the recent US actions in Venezuela, labeling them as a breach of international law and the UN Charter, posing a threat to global stability. Khurshid, a former External Affairs Minister, emphasized the significance of respecting national sovereignty and peaceful coexistence in maintaining global order post-World War II. He urged prioritizing the will of the Venezuelan people and ensuring the utilization of Venezuelan resources for their benefit, in line with the principles of Permanent Sovereignty over Natural Resources.
Khurshid’s party colleague Jairam Ramesh, General Secretary in charge of Communications of the Congress, echoed similar concerns regarding the developments in Venezuela. The Indian National Congress, since the “capture” of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, has been vocal in criticizing the US actions, highlighting the importance of upholding established international legal norms.
The Congress’s reaction to the situation in Venezuela coincided with a protest by Left parties at New Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. The CPI(M) leadership condemned the US for what they termed as “imperialist military aggression” against Venezuela, urging global condemnation and calling on the Indian government to take a decisive stance against the intervention. Protestors at the demonstration alleged that the US intervention in Venezuela was driven by a desire to control the oil resources in the country.
