Archive · 14 Jun 2025
BJP vs. Congress: Gaza Ceasefire Abstention Sparks Debate
The Indian government chose not to vote on a United Nations plan for a ceasefire in Gaza.
This has caused disagreement.
The Congress party thinks India should have supported the plan.
They feel India's foreign policy is now not good.
The BJP, the ruling party, said that Congress is spreading misinformation.
The BJP says that India has been acting this way.
It believes talking is the best way to solve the problem.
Most countries voted for the ceasefire plan.
BJP accused Congress of spreading 'fake news' about India's abstention on a UN resolution.
India abstained from a UN resolution demanding an immediate Gaza ceasefire.
BJP stated India's abstention aligns with past votes, emphasizing dialogue and diplomacy.
Congress criticized the abstention, questioning India's foreign policy and commitment to peace.
149 countries voted in favor of the resolution, with 19 abstaining and 12 voting against.
- Who
- India (BJP government), Congress, other nations.
- What
- India abstained from a UN resolution for a Gaza ceasefire.
- When
- Unspecified, after October 8, 2023.
- Where
- UN General Assembly.
- Why
- India's government abstained, prompting criticism from Congress and a defense by the BJP.
BJP Position
Congress Position
Policy Alignment
BJP Position
India's abstention is consistent with past votes.
Congress Position
India's abstention is a 'tragic reversal'.
Conflict Resolution
BJP Position
Focus on dialogue and diplomacy.
Congress Position
Focus on advocating for a ceasefire.
Information Accuracy
BJP Position
Congress spreading 'fake news'.
Congress Position
Government's foreign policy blunders
- Resolution Focus
- Gaza ceasefire
- India's Vote
- Abstained
- Countries Voting for Ceasefire
- 149
- Countries Abstaining
- 19
- BJP's Stance
- Abstention consistent with past votes
- Congress Criticism
- Foreign policy in 'shambles'
Sources
India Refrains From Voting On UN Resolution Against Israel, Emphasizes Need For Talks
India skirts resolution on Gaza at United Nations, reiterates support for two-state solution - Telegraph India
India abstains on UNGA resolution criticising Israel
Congress slams Modi govt over abstention on UN resolution calling for Gaza ceasefire
'India’s UN Abstention On Gaza Is A Tragic Reversal Of Legacy,' Says Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi In Sharp Attack
India abstaining from UN motion on Gaza ‘shameful’: Priyanka Gandhi
Congress attacks Modi Govt for abstaining on Gaza ceasefire resolution in UN
Kharge slams Centre's Gaza vote abstention at UNGA, says India's foreign policy 'in shambles'