Priyanka Gandhi condemns Israeli Actions in Gaza, calls for global intervention
New Delhi: Priyanka Gandhi has once again voiced her strong condemnation of the Israeli government's actions in Gaza, urging the global community to intervene. In her recent statement, she stressed on the moral responsibility of individuals and governments worldwide to stand against what she described as genocide.
"It is no longer enough to speak up for the civilians, mothers, fathers, doctors, nurses, aid workers, journalists, teachers, writers, poets, senior citizens, and the thousands of innocent children who are being wiped out day after day by the horrific genocide taking place in Gaza," Gandhi wrote in a post on X.
Gandhi called on all right-thinking individuals, including Israeli citizens who oppose hatred and violence, to condemn their government's actions. She stressed that the global community must pressure Israel to halt its actions, which she deemed unacceptable in a world that professes civility and morality.
Expressing shock and reacting to the recent standing ovation given to the Israeli Prime Minister in the US Congress, Gandhi remarked, "He calls it 'a clash between barbarism and civilization.' He is absolutely correct, except that it is him and his government that are barbaric, and their barbarism is being given the unstinted support of most of the western world. It is truly a shame to watch."
This is not the first time Priyanka Gandhi has spoken out for the Palestinians. She has been a consistent advocate for their rights and has repeatedly condemned the violence and suffering in Gaza.
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Centre must roll back LPG price hike, says Kerala CM
Thiruvananthapuram (PTI): Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday demanded that the Centre immediately roll back the recent steep hike in LPG prices, alleging that it has severely impacted common people and small businesses.
In a statement, Vijayan described the increase as "one of the most cruel" in the history of cooking gas price revisions, saying it has pushed ordinary households and entrepreneurs into distress.
He said the price of commercial LPG cylinders had been raised by Rs 993 in one go, crossing Rs 3,000, which would adversely affect the hotel and restaurant sector.
The hike in the price of 5-kg LPG cylinders by Rs 251.50 would hit migrant workers and small families who depend on them, he added.
The chief minister alleged that the hike came immediately after the conclusion of Assembly elections in states, placing an additional burden on common people, small-scale entrepreneurs and migrant labourers.
Pointing to the ongoing crisis in West Asia, Vijayan said the hospitality sector has already been facing a shortage of cooking gas for months and the latest price increase would be difficult to absorb.
The burden would ultimately be passed on to consumers, he said, warning that several small establishments, including those in Kerala, could be forced to shut down.
Accusing oil companies of prioritising profits over public welfare, he said such a trend of imposing additional financial burden on people cannot be accepted.
Vijayan also alleged that the Centre's policies favour corporate interests and called for a correction in approach.
He urged the Union government to withdraw the excessive hike without delay.
The price of commercial LPG was hiked by the steepest ever Rs 993 per 19-kg cylinder on May 1, marking the third straight monthly increase due to rising global energy prices linked to the West Asia conflict.
