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January 05, 2026

Press Statement

The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has issued the following statement:

Condemn BJP Government's Disgraceful Position on Venezuela

The Modi led BJP government's response to the blatant aggression against Venezuela and the abduction of its President and wife by the United States armed forces, is craven and unworthy of India's long held position of defence of independence and sovereignty of nations.

The statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs only expresses 'deep concern at the developments in Venezuela' and calls for 'dialogue to ensure peace and stability in the region'. There is not a word of condemnation about the gross violation of the United Nations Charter and international law - something which even some European allies of the US have mentioned.

India's stand is in sharp contrast to that taken by its BRICS partners like Brazil and South Africa who have unequivocally and strongly condemned the US aggression and demanded the release of President Maduro and his wife. This pro US stand is in line with the Modi government's right wing ideology and strategic ties with the Trump administration. By this stand India has abdicated any claim to represent the interests of the Global South.

The CPI(M) demands that the Modi government abandon this disgraceful position and come out categorically against the US aggression and illegal acts in Venezuela.

Muralidharan 

(For CPI(M) Central Committee Office)