Indian Communists condemn BJP government's position on Venezuela

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.

ON THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA'S SHAMEFUL SILENCE ON THE US ATTACK AGAINST VENEZUELA

The National Secretariat of the Communist Party of India issued today (January 05, 2026) the following statement: The Communist Party of India expresses its deep concern and anguish over the position adopted by the Government of India, which has chosen to remain silent and, in effect, align itself with US imperialism on this critical issue. Such a stance represents a shameful departure from India's historic commitment to non-alignment, anti-imperialism, anti-colonialism, and solidarity with oppressed nations of the Global South.

The kidnapping of a sitting President by a foreign power is nothing short of state terrorism. It sets a dangerous precedent that threatens the sovereignty of all developing countries. If such acts are normalised, no nation of the Global South can feel secure from imperialist coercion, regime change operations, and military intimidation.

The CPI demands that the Government of India immediately abandon its equivocal and pro-imperialist posture and clearly condemn the US aggression against Venezuela. India must raise its voice in defence of international law, national sovereignty, and the right of peoples to determine their own political and economic systems without external interference.

India must stand firmly with non-aligned countries, with Latin America, with the Global South, and with all nations resisting imperialist domination. Silence in the face of such blatant illegality amounts to complicity.

The CPI reiterates its unwavering solidarity with the people and the legitimate government of Venezuela and calls upon progressive forces worldwide to unite against imperialism, militarism, and neo-colonial aggression.

Imperialism cannot be allowed to trample upon international law and national sovereignty with impunity.