New Delhi: Senior Congress leader and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan on Tuesday criticized the central government for not taking a firm stand on the recent incident in Venezuela, where US forces allegedly abducted President Nicolás Maduro. Chavan warned that such actions against a sovereign nation could happen to India in the future if caution is not exercised.
‘A Warning for India’
Chavan stated, “What happened in Venezuela is a violation of the United Nations Charter. An elected President was forcibly taken. This is deeply concerning because tomorrow it could happen to any country, including India. Yet, India has not spoken strongly on this issue. Russia and China have taken a clear stand and condemned the US actions, but India has remained largely silent.”
He further criticized India’s neutral approach in international crises, pointing out the government’s perceived inaction during the Ukraine war and the Israel-Hamas conflict, adding, “Now, we seem so intimidated by the Americans that we are not even attempting to condemn what has happened.”
MEA Calls Situation ‘Gravely Concerning’
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) had described the incident in Venezuela as “a matter of grave concern” and stated that India is closely monitoring the developments. The MEA emphasized the need for all parties to resolve the situation through peaceful dialogue to maintain regional peace and stability. It also assured that the Indian Embassy in Caracas is in contact with the local Indian community and providing all possible assistance.
Controversial Statements on Operation Sindoor
Chavan recently courted controversy with remarks about Operation Sindoor, claiming in December that India lost on the very first day of the military operation against Pakistan, and that several Indian aircraft were shot down over four days of conflict. His comments had previously drawn sharp criticism from the ruling party.
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