The assassination, executed without war declaration amid active diplomacy, demands a robust Indian response upholding sovereignty and global norms. Yet, official statements are conspicuous by their absence, which Gandhi equates to evading responsibility rather than maintaining neutrality.

She dissected PM Modi’s West Asia remarks: an initial blind eye to brutal US-Israel bombings, limited to UAE condemnation over Iran’s response, followed by vague ‘concern’ and diplomacy platitudes—ironically, just as those channels were shattered by the killing.

Drawing on UN Charter provisions, Gandhi noted how targeting a leader in office flouts bans on force against sovereignty. India’s non-committal posture erodes trust in its diplomatic voice.

The critique extended to unqualified support for Israel’s Gaza operations under Netanyahu, a stance lacking moral nuance and signaling policy drift.

Congress views the hit as perilously destabilizing. Gandhi invoked Iran’s solidarity: blocking 1994 OIC moves against India on Kashmir, enabling strategic footholds near Zahedan against Pakistani-Chinese projects, and Vajpayee’s 2001 Tehran pact.

With expanding Israel ties in key sectors, India holds unique influence to temper escalations between Tehran and Tel Aviv. But this requires credibility, built on principle over profit.

Gandhi voiced fears for Indian expatriates facing Gulf perils, asserting national protection credibility flows from autonomous strength, not subservience. She ended with a clarion call for India to reclaim its principled global role.

Poonawalla lauded PM Modi’s foreign policy masterstroke on Israel-Palestine. ‘Modi is the rare leader honored by both sides’ highest accolades,’ he said, proving India’s trusted mediator role. He contrasted this with vote-bank appeasers who subvert national interests for electoral gains.

Kerala’s political violence drew ire too. With a minister attacked under Left rule, Poonawalla questioned: ‘If leaders aren’t safe, what about citizens?’ He charged Congress-Left nexus with normalizing thuggery, a stain on democracy.

Karnataka’s Congress resembles a battlefield, Poonawalla observed. Leadership battles pit Shivakumar against Siddaramaiah, now joined by Parameshwara. A letter from 31 MLAs seeking cabinet spots exposes the rot. ‘Forget nation-building; it’s all about grabbing chairs,’ he satirized.

The AI Summit scandal further tarnishes Congress, with judicial rebukes echoing nationwide. Poonawalla’s critique paints a vivid picture of BJP’s resolve against chaotic opposition politics.