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Shringla on US Venezuela Policy, Owaisi's 26/11 Dare to Modi

Former Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla stated that current US foreign policy asserts a right to respond to threats in its region, referencing the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. In response to the situation, the Indian government issued an advisory for its citizens in Venezuela. AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi seized on the event to publicly challenge Prime Minister Narendra Modi to similarly apprehend the masterminds of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks from Pakistan. Shringla, addressing Owaisi's remarks, asserted that action is already being taken against terrorist groups, referencing Operation Sindoor.

Key Points: US Foreign Policy & Venezuela: Shringla's View, Owaisi's Challenge

  • Shringla explains US right to respond in its region
  • India issues advisory for citizens in Venezuela
  • Owaisi challenges Modi to act like Trump on 26/11
  • US captured Maduro on drug charges
  • Shringla cites Operation Sindoor as anti-terror action
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"US foreign policy states if any situation arises in their region, they can respond," says Former Foreign Secy

Former Foreign Secy Harsh Vardhan Shringla explains US policy behind Maduro's capture. Owaisi urges PM Modi to similarly bring 26/11 perpetrators from Pakistan.

"If US President Donald Trump can abduct Venezuelan President... then you can also go to Pakistan and bring back the mastermind... - Asaduddin Owaisi"

Darjeeling, January 6

Former Foreign Secretary and Rajya Sabha MP Harsh Vardhan Shringla said that the foreign policy of the US is such that if it deems that any country is posing as a threat, it will have the right to respond.

Shringla, while talking to ANI, said that looking at the situation there, India released an advisory for Indians in Venezuela.

He said, "What we have seen is that the current US foreign policy is that if any situation arises in their region, whether it's North America or South America, that poses a threat or a challenge to the US, then the US has the right to respond. And what we are seeing, what the US has done, is in accordance with that policy. And they have apprehended the Venezuelan president, Maduro, on drug charges and have even registered a case against him in a New York court," he said.

"So, regarding what they have done, we have seen that the Indian government has issued an advisory to our citizens in that region, asking them to be careful and to contact our embassy there if they face any problems or have any concerns," he added.

While speaking on AIMIM chief Owaisi asking PM Modi to bring 26/11 Mumbai attack perpetrators to India, he said, "Action is already being taken. In Operation Sindoor, a very powerful action was taken by our side against those who attacked India. We will not spare any terrorist group that attacked our country, our citizens. We will pursue them."

The remarks came after Owaisi, speaking at a gathering in Mumbai ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, referred to reports on the Trump administration's recent operation in Venezuela and urged the Indian Prime Minister to take similar action to bring back the 'mastermind' of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks from Pakistan.

Owaisi said, "Today we heard that US President Donald Trump's forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and took him from his country to America. If US President Donald Trump can abduct Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro from his own country, then you (Prime Minister Modi) can also go to Pakistan and bring back the mastermind of the 26/11 terrorist attacks to India."

In an official X post, Owaisi wrote, "If @realDonaldTrump can pick up Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro from there, then why can't @narendramodi pick up the masterminds of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks from Pakistan?" He also shared a video of himself making the statement.

On Saturday, Washington carried out a "large-scale strike against Venezuela", and the deposed dictator, Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured and taken out of the country.

Maduro and Flores were captured in Caracas and flown out of the country in a joint operation involving intelligence agencies and US law enforcement.

Trump stated that Maduro and his wife have been indicted on charges of alleged "drug trafficking and narco-terrorism conspiracies" in the Southern District of New York and will face trial.

He said that American forces, working with law enforcement agencies, captured Maduro and his wife in a night-time operation.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
Owaisi's comparison is completely misplaced. How can you compare capturing a head of state from a third country with bringing terrorists from a hostile neighbor like Pakistan? The dynamics are entirely different. We have conducted surgical strikes and other operations, which is our way of responding. 🇮🇳
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Rahul R
The US action sets a dangerous precedent of extraterritorial enforcement. While Maduro may have charges, this is essentially a kidnapping sanctioned by state power. India should be very cautious in endorsing such actions, even by implication. Our strength lies in diplomacy and international law.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see this perspective from India. From here, the operation is being seen as a major counter-narcotics win. But I understand the concern about sovereignty. Every nation has its own red lines and ways of operating.
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Aditya G
Forget Venezuela for a moment. The real issue Owaisi raised is about 26/11. We have been waiting for justice for 15 years. The masterminds roam free in Pakistan. Our government must use all diplomatic and other means to bring them to book. That is the expectation of every Indian.
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Karthik V
With respect to Shringla Sir, simply describing US policy isn't enough. We need a clearer stance. Do we condone this? What does it mean for global order? As a rising power, India's voice on matters of sovereignty is important. We shouldn't just be observers.

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