look news india
News India Live, Digital Desk: The opposition has raised questions over the ‘silence’ of the Indian government amid the change of power in Iran and the end of the Khamenei era. Sonia Gandhi has termed this as ‘not neutrality, but dereliction of duty’. However, there is talk in diplomatic circles that Khamenei had lost his credibility over the years by interfering in India’s internal affairs. Zee News Mentioned four occasions when Khamenei challenged India’s sovereignty.
1. 2017: Provocative statement on Kashmir (The Kashmir Mistake)
Khamenei made the first big mistake in 2017, when he threatened Kashmir on the occasion of Eid. ‘Oppressed Muslim countries’ Was included in the list.
Provocative stance: He had appealed to Muslims to raise their voice against ‘atrocities’ in Kashmir.
India’s answer: India considered this a direct interference in its internal affairs and lodged a strong protest.
2. 2019: Pakistan’s language on Article 370 (Article 370 Stand)
When the Government of India withdrew from Jammu and Kashmir Article 370 Khamenei once again joined the chorus of Pakistan.
Demand for fair policy: He had demanded the Indian government to adopt a ‘fair policy towards Muslims’ in Kashmir.
Diplomatic Distance: After this statement, a cold war-like situation had arisen in the relations between India and Iran.
3. 2020: Propaganda on Delhi riots (Delhi Riots Tweets)
During the riots in Delhi in 2020, Khamenei had made very controversial comments on social media.
Called Hindus ‘fundamentalists’: He had termed the Delhi riots as ‘genocide of Muslims’ and #IndianMuslimsInDanger Like the hashtag was supported.
Messenger summoned: India’s External Affairs Ministry then summoned Iran’s ambassador and told him in a clear tone to stop commenting on India’s democratic structure.
4. Parliament’s opposition to CAA (The CAA Friction)
Iran’s Khamenei government had also adopted a hostile attitude towards India’s ‘Citizenship Amendment Act’ (CAA).
pass motion: Iran’s parliament had criticized this law as ‘anti-Muslim’.
Lack of Trust: These continuous incidents forced India to think that Iran was running an anti-India agenda under the influence of Pakistan.
The real reason behind India’s silence? (The Strategic Silence)
Experts believe that behind India’s current silence, not only ‘4 mistakes’ but also strategic balance There is also:
Friendship with Netanyahu: Prime Minister Modi’s deep friendship with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu is well known. Israel itself has attacked Khamenei’s targets under ‘Operation Lion’s Roar’.
Trump Factor: US President Donald Trump has openly supported regime change in Iran. India does not want to upset its strategic partners like America and Israel.
energy security: Amidst increasing tensions with Iran, India is now strengthening its energy relations with other Gulf countries (Saudi Arabia and UAE).