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• United nations But questions raised questions about India’s distance from voting on Gaza ceasefire on June 12, 2025
• Pawan Kheda told it “moral cowardice” and “betrayal from the anti -colonial tradition of India”
• India was once the biggest supporter of Palestine, the first non-Arab country to recognize Plo in 1974
• More skepticism from the silence of the Ministry of External Affairs, is this decision a sign of strategic silence?
• Opposition parties accused the government of coming under American pressure

India’s stand in United Nations: Echoes of silence or strategic silence?

On June 12, 2025 United nations Not only a diplomatic decision, but not only a diplomatic decision on voting on the Gaza ceasefire proposal in the General Assembly has become a matter of moral debate. With this voting, there is a sharp reaction within the country and in the global forums at the distance of India.

Congress spokesperson Pawan Kheda He made serious allegations against the government, saying that it is “shameful betrayal of the anti -colonial legacy of India and the values ​​of the freedom struggle”. He reminded that India has once been a strong supporter of Palestine and in 1974 Plo Was the first non-Arab country to recognize.

What is the proposal passed in United Nations?

The United Nations General Assembly appealed for immediate ceasefire, human assistance and re -interaction in Gaza through a special resolution on 12 June. 134 countries voted in favor of this proposal, while 15 protested and 29 countries including India distanced them from voting.

The implications of India’s absence in united nations

India’s distance from voting came at a time when the situation in Gaza is very serious – Hajjar citizens have been killed, millions of homeless have become homeless, and human rights organizations have termed the situation as “genocide”.

Many analysts believe that this step of India Israel And United States There is a clear signal towards strong strategic relationships with. But the question arises – is this strategy being made at the cost of human values?

Congress and opposition’s sharp attack

“Performance of moral cowardice”: Pawan Kheda

Congress leader Pawan Kheda tweeted and wrote:

Kheda raised the question that if India in 1974 United nations And could have stood in support of Palestine in front of the international community, so why silence now?

India’s historical role and current contradiction

1974: First non-Arab country to recognize Plo

India gave legal recognition to Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and gave validity to Palestine’s struggle internationally. India at that time United nations Supported several proposals in favor of Palestine.

2025: Causes of silence?

The question arises that today when the moral need to support Palestine is more, why did India distance away from voting?

Ministry of External Affairs Response

When the Ministry of External Affairs was sought an answer on this issue, it was only said:

This vague statement does not state that India United nations Why kept yourself separated from voting?

Strategic Equation: Israel, USA and deepening relationships

India and Israel Military cooperation, technology transfer and intelligence partnership is increasing continuously. There itself United States India’s proximity to Quad and Indo-Pacific policy has also increased.

Is this the reason?

Some political experts believe that India does not want to resent the US and Israel. In such United nations Making away from voting is a diplomatic balance attempt.

Response of public and youth

On social media, youth and students have reacted strongly to the government’s decision. The hashtag #standwithpalstine and #unvoteindia are trending. Many students and human rights organizations have demanded that India should play its moral role again.

Morality versus strategy

Of india United nations Whatever the distance from voting is understood from a diplomatic point of view, but from a moral perspective, this decision is under criticism. A country that fought against colonialism and gave a message of justice, humanity and equality in the world, can he remain silent today?

India will have to decide whether it will only be a strategic player or will also play the role of its historical moral leadership.