Overview
- Congress leader Jairam Ramesh accused the Prime Minister of "extreme moral cowardice" for what he called complete silence on mass civilian deaths in Gaza.
- Ramesh said Modi has welcomed President Trump’s 20-point plan to appease Trump and align with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- On Tuesday, Modi praised the plan in a post on X as a viable route to long-term peace, security and development in West Asia.
- Ramesh questioned where Palestinians fit in the proposed governance system and asked for a clear roadmap to a full-fledged Palestinian state.
- Congress figures, including Pawan Khera, pressed for accountability for what they term genocide and highlighted that 157 UN members recognize Palestinian statehood, noting India’s 1988 recognition.