politics
March 4, 2026
Indian opposition questions New Delhi’s stance on Khamenei’s killing
The leader of the opposition claimed New Delhi’s unwillingness to take a position diminishes the country’s standing in the world
TL;DR
- Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi questioned the Indian government's silence on the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
- Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of damaging India's global standing through his silence on the assassination.
- Sonia Gandhi termed the government's silence an 'abdication' and called for a parliamentary discussion on the issue.
- The Indian government has expressed concern over Middle East violence but has not commented directly on Khamenei's death.
- India has previously drawn criticism for its ties with Israel amidst allegations of genocide in Gaza.
- The article notes India's traditionally lukewarm links with Israel, which have recently upgraded to a strategic partnership under Modi.
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