In a bold statement from Mumbai, Congress MP Hussain Dalwai expressed empathy for those protesting the assassination of Iran’s top leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Dismissing any wrongdoing in public outcry, Dalwai questioned the brutality of the killing and pointed fingers at Washington and Tel Aviv. ‘They run the show together. America’s arrogance assumes they control the world order—who governs where is their call. That’s unacceptable,’ he fumed, underscoring India’s historically strong ties with Tehran.
Dalwai lauded Sonia Gandhi’s poignant piece that called out the Modi government’s deafening silence three days post-event. ‘India must take the lead for dialogue, not war. Iran has been our steadfast ally,’ he emphasized, advocating for diplomatic tables over battlefields.
Shifting to Maharashtra politics, Dalwai downplayed MVA tensions on Rajya Sabha allocations. ‘Kharge leads there; we need our strength. Hand us the seat temporarily, pass another later. Let Uddhav fight for Legislative Council. It’s a solid Congress plan—expect resolution shortly,’ he assured.
Dalwai didn’t spare state minister Nitesh Rane, urging him to prioritize Konkan’s plight. ‘Fish stocks, including rare 132 varieties, are vanishing from chemical pollution. A leak could be fatal. Forget communal jabs—govern your portfolio. You’re no chief minister,’ he scolded sharply, calling for accountability in development.