Senior Congress leader Anand Sharma has broken ranks with his party to endorse the Modi government’s foreign policy amidst the West Asia conflict involving Israel, the US, and Iran. Sharma, a former External Affairs Minister, commended India’s diplomatic handling of the crisis, emphasizing the importance of national consensus and resolve. His support for the government’s engagement with all stakeholders in the region contrasts with Congress’s stance of caution against aligning too closely with the US-Israel axis.
Anand Sharma highlighted the energy crisis in West Asia due to ongoing conflicts and stressed India’s crucial role in the Global South. He called for sustained national dialogue and unity, emphasizing the need for a mature response guided by national interest. Sharma’s acknowledgment of the government’s approach aims to dispel opposition leader Rahul Gandhi’s criticism and signals trust in the government’s crisis management.
Sharma’s stance aligns with other Congress veterans like Shashi Tharoor and Manish Tewari, who have also expressed support for India’s foreign policy in West Asia. They emphasized the importance of safeguarding the interests of the Indian diaspora in the Gulf region while endorsing the government’s strategic handling of the situation.
