Congress Calls Modi 'Moral Cowardice' on Israel Support
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- Congress accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of “extreme moral cowardice” for being Israel’s strongest supporter, calling his stance a betrayal of Indian values (May 29 2026).
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not condemned the targeted assassination of Iran’s head of state, according to Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh’s X post.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not condemned the ongoing Israeli military actions in Gaza or the forced displacement of Palestinians in the West Bank, per the same X post.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi reportedly embraced Israel just two days before Israel and the United States launched a heavy aerial bombing of Iran on 28 Feb 2026.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said at a West Bank conference that Israel faces delegitimisation worldwide except in India, prompting Congress criticism.
Why it matters: Congress’s assault threatens Modi’s standing among crores of Indians, bolstering opposition leverage while pressuring India’s diplomatic balancing act with Israel amid rising regional conflict and international scrutiny.
