In a measured response to the brewing Iran-Israel conflict, Union Minister Chirag Paswan reiterated India’s unwavering commitment to peace. ‘We are never in favor of war,’ he declared during a media interaction in Patna on March 1.
Balancing longstanding bonds with Iran and burgeoning ties with Israel presents a diplomatic tightrope, Paswan observed. India’s foreign policy prioritizes harmony, consistently pushing for talks over confrontation. Yesterday, the nation urged both sides to reduce tensions through negotiation.
Paswan cautioned against hasty statements, reserving the right to speak on such issues for designated authorities only.
Shifting gears, he criticized Congress MP Rahul Gandhi for leadership shortcomings. ‘The party can’t even consolidate its internal forces,’ Paswan quipped.
Regarding Lok Janshakti Party’s internal deliberations, the focus is on Rajya Sabha polls. With 19 MLAs in play, alliance partners are strategizing together to chart the path ahead.
On Bihar’s prohibition law, Paswan dismissed rumors of its repeal. Reviews aim to plug gaps, he explained. ‘Nitish Kumar brought this with noble intentions to shield families from alcohol’s scourge—destroyed households and violence against women.’ Alarming trends like illicit home deliveries demand scrutiny to realign with the policy’s core objectives.