Amidst the tension over the Strait of Hormuz, another such statement has come to light within the Congress, which has sparked a new discussion on the political line of the party. After Shashi Tharoor and Manish Tiwari, now senior Congress leader Anand Sharma has also openly supported the diplomatic policy of the Indian government. Anand Sharma said that during this crisis, India’s diplomats, embassies and officials are working very hard and their efforts should not be viewed from a political perspective. He clearly said that doing party politics on such a sensitive issue would be against the national interest.
Anand Sharma said that India has so far handled the Hormuz crisis in a balanced and sensible manner. According to him, India is among the few countries where most of the ships have either escaped safely or have been diverted towards India. He also said that till now the Indian diaspora is completely safe. Sharma stressed that in such a crisis, national consensus and unity within the country is necessary. He said that political differences may have their place, but when it comes to the country, citizens and Indian officials working abroad, the entire political leadership should speak in one voice.
#WATCH | Delhi | On India’s diplomatic handling of Strait of Hormuz crisis, Congress leader Anand Sharma says, “… India’s diplomats, ambassadors, missions, are working hard. We should encourage them and support their efforts. They’ve handled it skillfully. We cannot trap this… pic.twitter.com/vRFXL5RZFq
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Did Anand Sharma openly support the government’s diplomacy?
Anand Sharma’s statement clearly showed appreciation of the government’s stance. He said that India’s diplomats are holding the tricolor high and they are working for the people of the country. In such a situation, their morale should be boosted. Sharma said that India has neither leaned towards any one side in this crisis nor has come under anyone’s pressure. He called it efficient diplomacy. He said that this is the reason why India has been able to ensure the security of its people till now. He acknowledged that the biggest responsibility at this time is to ensure that Indians living abroad remain safe and India’s reputation is also maintained.
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Were questions raised within the Congress on statements different from the party line?
When Anand Sharma was asked whether his statement was different from the Congress’s line, he instead asked what the party line was. He said that the statement of any one person cannot be considered as the party line. Sharma suggested that a meeting of the Congress Working Committee should be held and after the discussion the official stand of the party should be decided. This statement clearly indicated that there are different views even within the Congress on major international issues like West Asia and Hormuz. It also became clear that some senior leaders of the party are not in favor of direct confrontational politics against the government in such matters.
Should the government increase dialogue with the opposition?
Anand Sharma also said that the government has held an all-party meeting, but it needs to be strengthened. According to him, this dialogue should not remain a one-time formality, but should be continued continuously. He said that an environment of trust between the government and the opposition is necessary in the national interest. The country should appear united in such a crisis. Sharma also clarified that the government has more information because it is in direct contact with international leaders and other countries. Therefore, she can take some decisions in a better way. He said that New Delhi is in touch with the big capitals of the world and this process should continue.
Is India’s priority in the Hormuz crisis only the safety of Indians?
The biggest message of Anand Sharma’s entire statement was that India’s first concern in this crisis is the safety of its citizens, migrants and maritime interests. He said that India’s balanced approach is necessary because it has to look at its national interest instead of standing in any camp. This is why he rose above political debate and talked about national unity. His statement also showed that there are leaders within the Congress who do not hesitate to accept good steps by the government in matters like foreign policy. After Shashi Tharoor and Manish Tiwari, this statement of Anand Sharma is being considered as a new indication of the same.
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