Tensions flared in political circles as Congress MP Imran Masood mourned the passing of Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in a purported US-Israel strike. Masood painted a vivid picture of Khamenei’s heroism, predicting his place in history alongside the world’s boldest leaders who gave all for their people.
Unsparing in criticism, he branded President Trump a ‘cruel psychopath’ igniting global fires. Masood disclosed Khamenei’s fascination with Gandhi, often citing the Mahatma’s expulsion of colonizers as a blueprint for defiance.
Visibly emotional, Masood pleaded: ‘We’re in mourning—preserve peace at home. Nothing consoles this profound loss.’
Ajay Rai, UP Congress chief, honored the ‘brave soul who fought to the last without surrender, victim of ruthless aggression.’
Pappu Yadav decried America’s overreach: ‘Bullying intensifies; India drifts from traditional bonds like with Iran.’
Udit Raj called for restraint: ‘World affairs signal danger; dialogue over destruction, with serious global response needed.’ This collective grief spotlights ideological rifts and India’s navigating complex alliances.