Overview
- Congress leaders Shashi Tharoor and Abhishek Manu Singhvi criticized the operation, calling it a violation of the UN Charter and “19th‑century imperialism.”
- The Ministry of External Affairs termed the situation a matter of deep concern, said it is closely tracking events, and noted the embassy in Caracas is assisting Indian nationals.
- U.S. forces struck Venezuela and captured President Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores, who were flown to New York to face drug and weapons charges, with reports placing them at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center.
- China, Russia, France and Iran were among governments that condemned the U.S. action, and Venezuela sought action at the UN Security Council.
- Venezuelan authorities declared a state of emergency after explosions in Caracas, with at least 40 deaths reported by local accounts.