The Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Monday criticised India’s statement on the US aggression on Venezuela, and said it is “unworthy” of the country’s long-held tradition of defending the sovereignty of nations.In a statement, the CPI(M) said there was not a word of condemnation about the “gross violation” of the United Nations Charter and international law in India’s statement.
“The Modi-led BJP government’s response to the blatant aggression against Venezuela and the abduction of its President and wife by the United States armed forces is craven and unworthy of India’s long-held position of defence of independence and sovereignty of nations,” the CPI(M) said.
“The statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs only expresses ‘deep concern at the developments in Venezuela’ and calls for ‘dialogue to ensure peace and stability in the region’. There is not a word of condemnation about the gross violation of the United Nations Charter and international law – something which even some European allies of the US have mentioned,” it said.
The Left party called India’s stand to be in sharp contrast to that taken by Brazil and South Africa, its BRICS partners, who unequivocally condemned the US aggression and demanded the release of Maduro and his wife.