Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi, influential head of All India Muslim Jamaat, has robustly supported Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s longstanding critique of Israel following PM Modi’s landmark Israel trip.
The Congress MP called on Modi to spotlight Gaza’s horrors in his Knesset speech, seeking justice for slain civilians and upholding India’s legacy of principled internationalism rooted in truth, peace, and fairness.
In a candid Bareilly chat with IANS, Razvi called Priyanka’s Gaza-Palestine focus ‘absolutely correct and just.’ He commended her persistent stance against Israel. Noting Modi’s positive engagements with Arab leaders and Indian Muslims, Razvi still deemed the Netanyahu rendezvous misguided.
‘He’s corrupt, guilty of thousands of deaths among women, children, and seniors. Facing Supreme Court probes, with aides jailed for corruption and an international warrant outstanding,’ Razvi charged. He highlighted Israel’s aggression toward Muslim countries, nonstop Palestinian attacks, and US-Iran flashpoints as reasons to skip the trip.
Razvi’s analysis underscores a precarious global order unfit for such symbolism. Conversely, government allies celebrate the visit for cementing India-Israel synergies in counter-terrorism, water tech, and beyond.
As Priyanka’s position gains traction from unexpected quarters, it ignites discourse on reconciling realpolitik with moral clarity. In an era of Middle East turmoil, her voice demands India lead with compassion alongside pragmatism.