As violence devastates Gaza and conflict with Iran escalates, India's silence has become increasingly glaring on the global stage. Traditionally known for championing peace, non-alignment, and moral diplomacy, New Delhi’s reluctance to condemn the humanitarian crisis in Gaza or voice concern over hostilities involving Iran marks a troubling shift in its foreign policy posture.

While global powers and humanitarian organizations speak out against the suffering of civilians and the risks of wider conflict, India’s calculated quiet raises uncomfortable questions: Has realpolitik replaced principle? Is strategic alignment now outweighing ethical clarity?

Foreign policy experts and citizens alike are calling on the government to reclaim its moral voice, urging India to stand for justice and peace - not just regional interests. There is still time for India to course-correct and speak up. In a multipolar world, silence is not neutrality - it's complicity.