With the Israel-Hamas warfare about to enter the third week, the politics over the row has intensified. Not solely throughout the globe however in India as properly, there’s a disagreement among the many leaders relating to this situation. While the ruling dispensation led by BJP has supported Israel’s stand in opposition to Hamas, the opposition has voiced assist for Palestine. Recently, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar mentioned that whereas India has at all times stood with Palestine, PM Narendra Modi’s stand to assist Israel is unlucky. Now, the BJP leaders have reacted sharply to Pawar’s remark.Â
Union minister Nitin Gadkari mentioned that the gravity of the state of affairs necessitates a unified entrance in opposition to terrorism, no matter political affiliations or private opinions.Â
“I strongly deplore the irresponsible statement made by Shri Sharad Pawar Ji, in which he questioned PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji’s unequivocal condemnation of the recent terror attack in Israel. India has consistently stood against all forms of terrorism, both domestically and internationally. PM Modi Ji’s strong condemnation of the terrorist attack in Israel is a reflection of our unwavering commitment to global peace and security,” mentioned Gadkari.
He additional mentioned that it’s crucial for senior politicians like Sharad Pawar to grasp that the curiosity of the nation and nationwide safety ought to by no means be marred by political concerns. “National safety is a paramount concern, and there must be unity and consensus on the subject of safeguarding the well-being of our nation, he mentioned.
I strongly deplore the irresponsible assertion made by Shri Sharad Pawar Ji, wherein he questioned PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji’s unequivocal condemnation of the current terror assault in Israel. India has persistently stood in opposition to all types of terrorism, each domestically and…
— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) October 18, 2023
On the opposite hand, Union Minister Piyush Goyal mentioned that Pawar’s feedback are disturbing. “It is very disturbing when a senior leader like Sharad Pawar makes preposterous statements on India’s stand on a terror attack in Israel. The menace of terrorism has to be condemned in all forms, in any part of the world. It is a pity that a person who has been India’s Defence Minister as well as a Chief Minister many times has such a casual view on issues relating to terror,” mentioned Goyal.Â
He additional added, “Pawar ji was a part of the same Government that shed tears on the Batla House encounter and slept while there were terror attacks on Indian soil. This rotten mindset has to stop. I hope Pawar ji at least now, thinks of the nation first.”
It may be very disturbing when a senior chief like @PawarSpeaks ji makes preposterous statements on India’s stand on a terror assault in Israel. The menace of terrorism needs to be condemned in all types, in any a part of the world. It is a pity that an individual who has been India’s Defence…
— Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) October 18, 2023
Earlier, addressing a rally in Sunday, Pawar had mentioned, “India never stood with anyone else. India always stood with people who originally owned the land and houses there (Palestine)… It is very unfortunate that for the first time, our Prime Minister (Narendra Modi) stood with Israel, leaving the real issue over there.”