While the Congress has been attacking the Narendra Modi-led government for being a 'silent spectator' amid the Iran-Israel war, two of its own leaders believe the government's stance is correct.
Manish Tewari and Shashi Tharoor argue that India's silence is not an endorsement of the war, but rather a recognition of the country's national interest.
Tewari stated that India has always been a marginal player in the Middle East and that the government is likely doing the right thing by maintaining a circumspect approach.
Tharoor echoed Tewari's sentiments, citing Jawaharlal Nehru's policy of non-alignment and arguing that India has too much at stake in the Middle East to take a purely moral position.
Both leaders believe that India's silence is a sign of strength, allowing the country to balance principle with pragmatism and navigate a dangerous world with wisdom.
