New Delhi: Russia – Ukraine War In the affair Congress The emergence of two different positions from the party has become a matter of debate.
It was reported that some Indians traveling from Ukraine to Poland were attacked. Congress Former President Rahul Gandhi shared a video of Indians being attacked in Ukraine on his Twitter page, saying, “My heart goes out to Indian students who are victims of such violence and their families who watch these videos. No parents should be in this situation. The federal government is urgently sharing with its families the plan to rescue Indians stranded in Ukraine.” We can not abandon our own people. “
At a time when Rahul Gandhi was urging the government, Congress On behalf of War Report released in connection. In a statement, former Union Minister Anand Sharma said, “The path to diplomatic dialogue between Minsk and Russia-NATO agreements and previous understandings, and to resolve all issues between Russia and Ukraine through negotiations, must be accepted wholeheartedly. The war between the two countries is a matter of global concern.” That the international community must work together to end the conflict, save human lives and restore peace as soon as possible. Congress The party considers. “
Previously, Ukraine The Indian government gave a similar explanation after India withdrew from the UN resolution against Russia’s invasion of the country. Congress used the same words in its statements, in particular Russia Except to refer to what was done as ‘invasion’. While considering this as the official position of the Congress, another former minister, Sasi Tharoor, expressed a different position. He, in his opinion, Ukraine He refers to the war as Russia’s ‘invasion’.
In an article in the media, Sasi Tharoor said, “We are going to promote ‘friendship’ with Russia more than our policies. But if friends can not speak honestly to each other, what is the value of friendship? Russia What was done was an invasion. The invasion itself can be called an invasion. India’s Permanent Representative to the UN did not even mention Russia’s name in the resolution against the invasion, nor did it criticize the country, as Russian artillery was moving across the international border and blasts were heard in several Ukrainian cities. It is a well-known fact that Russia’s invasion violates international law. However, the UN Many regret that India has placed itself on the ‘wrong side of history’ by not voting against it in the system. “
Like, Congress The fact that the party had expressed two positions became a matter of debate. But, with regard to foreign affairs Congress Commenting on behalf, Anand Sharma said, “Sasi Tharoor’s comments are personal. Congress The party has no official say in the matter, “he said.