CPI(M) activists on Tuesday held a protest in Jammu against the recent US military operation in Venezuela, which led to the capture of President Nicolas Maduro. Party leaders criticized the Trump administration for using force against a sovereign nation, calling it a violation of international law and the UN Charter.
Senior CPI(M) leader and Kulgam MLA M Y Tarigami, addressing reporters, called the US action “barbaric” and warned that it undermines global institutions such as the UN Security Council. He highlighted that the operation has triggered widespread protests worldwide, with civil society groups and political parties expressing outrage.
The activists gathered at a local park, chanting slogans and holding placards denouncing what they described as an aggressive and unlawful military action. Tarigami accused the US of habitually imposing its will on other nations through military power while spreading misleading narratives to justify its interventions.
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Tarigami also criticized a reported comment by former President Trump regarding India’s crude oil imports from Russia, calling it “insulting” and emphasizing India’s sovereign right to independently formulate its policies. He urged the Indian government to unequivocally condemn the US operation and convey a strong message to the international community.
The CPI(M) leader drew parallels with past US interventions in Iraq, Libya, and Afghanistan, alleging that Venezuela is now being targeted primarily for its oil resources rather than issues like drug trafficking. He stressed that unchecked aggression against sovereign countries sets a dangerous precedent for global order and peace.
The protest in Jammu reflects growing domestic and international criticism of US actions in Latin America, with CPI(M) leaders calling for India to assert strategic autonomy and oppose violations of international law.
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