Folks should protest towards imperialist assaults on Iran and different international locations, in addition to India’s present overseas coverage, mentioned N. Ram, Director of The Hindu Group, on Sunday (March 29, 2026).
“We have now come to a stage the place individuals should protest towards this transformation (of India’s overseas coverage), aspect by aspect, with our wrestle towards imperialist assaults on numerous states and the individuals of these international locations. I wish to specific on behalf of everybody right here, solidarity with those that are going through imperialist assaults in West Asia, in Latin America, and elsewhere,” Mr. Ram mentioned at a seminar on “Imperialist Aggression and its Impression” at HKS Surjeet Bhavan in central Delhi.
The occasion was attended by Cuban Ambassador to India Juan Carlos Marsan Aguilera, senior journalist Seema Chisti, and leaders from the Left events.
Mr. Ram mentioned that the BJP authorities below Prime Minister Narendra Modi adopted a “shameful coverage” after the “treacherous” assault on Iran by the US and Israel.
“Israel and the US treacherously launched an assault on Iran and assassinated the top of the nation, the Supreme Chief…And India, I believe, is likely one of the worst-hit international locations,” he mentioned. Mr. Ram mentioned that “warfare crimes” and “humanitarian crimes” have been dedicated in Iran and schoolgirls have been murdered in one of many missile strikes. US President Donald Trump tried to disclaim it, however the fact has come out, he added.
“Not solely did they (India) fail to sentence the assassination of the Supreme Chief… additionally they created the sensation via the Prime Minister’s (Mr. Modi’s) go to to Israel, exactly on the unsuitable second, that there was some sort of collusion. Or a minimum of, this go to supplied a canopy for (Israel Prime Minister Benjamin) Netanyahu together with the US to launch this atrocious assault,” Mr. Ram mentioned.
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He mentioned that the transformation of India’s overseas coverage, which is “deeply” regarding, was seen in three interrelated developments. “Deepening strategic partnership with the US, the consolidation of an overt alliance with Israel, and the weakening of India’s historic dedication to anti-colonial solidarity, particularly in relation to Palestine and Iran,” he mentioned.
Mr. Ram mentioned that probably the most hanging manifestation of India’s overseas coverage transformation is its altering stance in direction of the Palestinian wrestle. “Traditionally, India can take pleasure from the truth that it is likely one of the most constant supporters of Palestinian rights within the growing world. So, whereas the Indian authorities at this time formally helps a two-state resolution, the political significance of this place has been eroded, sabotaged,” he mentioned.
He additional mentioned that the federal government has averted any severe criticism of Israeli insurance policies and has prioritized strategic cooperation with Israel over political help for Palestinian self-determination. “And this displays the erosion of anti-colonial internationalism inside our regime. The language of solidarity with oppressed individuals has been changed by the language of safety partnerships, technological collaboration, and geopolitical balancing,” he mentioned.
Commenting on India’s relationship with the US, he mentioned, “After all, we all know what occurred with our import of crude oil from Russia and the shameful heading in all main Indian newspapers: ‘US permits India to import Russian oil for 30 days’. So, we’ve change into a subordinate accomplice or ally of the US on all these points.”
Ms. Chisti mentioned that the present developments have introduced residence clearly the very pristine, back-to-the-basics, colonialism and imperialism. “It is actually about simply annexation, in the best way we learn within the historical past books, in a really nineteenth Century, rapacious, fundamental manner. So, I believe the entire phrase ‘neo’ can now be safely retired, as a result of we’re coping with colonialism 101, the very fundamental type of colonialism,” she mentioned.
Mr. Aguilera mentioned as soon as once more, the President of the US has threatened Cuba with army motion. “My pals, we take this state of affairs very severely in Cuba. And we’ve been making ready for it, not good now, not yesterday, however for greater than 65 years… Trump says ‘I’ll take Cuba’. Cuba can’t be taken, consider me. Cuba just isn’t a chunk of cake. Cuba could be very pleased with our historical past, our independence, and our heroes.”
He mentioned that Cuba, Venezuela, Iran, and Palestine are usually not alone. “Folks of our international locations have thousands and thousands of individuals on the earth who’re completely dedicated to expressing their solidarity and to reject the US aggressions. Let Cuba reside in peace, fingers off Cuba, drop the blockade. Cuba will prevail,” he mentioned.
Printed – March 29, 2026 10:14 pm IST