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Sonia Gandhi calls India's silence on Khamenei death ‘abdication’: What it means
What does ‘abdication’ mean? Explained as Sonia Gandhi uses word over Iran Supreme Leader Khamenei's death
What does ‘abdication’ mean? Explained as Sonia Gandhi uses word over Iran Supreme Leader Khamenei's death
Sonia Gandhi has criticised the Modi government, saying its silence on the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is an “abdication.”
Published on: Mar 03, 2026 1:56 PM IST By Sumanti Sen Share via Copy link Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi criticised the Narendra Modi government on Tuesday, saying its silence on the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is an “abdication.” Explaining the term 'abdication' as Sonia Gandhi slams India's 'silence' on Khamenei's death (@INCIndia/X via PTI Photo)(PTI12_20_2025_000167B) (@INCIndia) In her article published in The Indian Express, titled “Government’s silence on killing of Iran leader is not neutral, it is abdication,” Gandhi wrote that there is an urgent need for "us to rediscover" the moral strength and articulate its clarity.What does ‘abdication’ mean?
Abdication refers to the act of no longer controlling or managing something that you are in charge of. It could also refer to an occasion when “a king or queen makes a formal statement that he or she no longer wants to be king or queen,” according to the Cambridge dictionary. Read More | Sonia Gandhi says India's 'silence' on Khamenei death is abdication Here are a few examples of the word “abdication” being used in a sentence: “The last time a royal was removed from the line of succession was after the abdication of King Edward VIII in 1936.” – Stephanie Nolasco, Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 21 Feb. 2026 Arguably, only the abdication of King Edward VIII in 1936 and the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, in 1997 have been as grave for the institution of the British monarchy in modern times. – Pan Pylas, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026 For Johnson, what an abdication of duty to the taxpayers of this city. – The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025 The legislative branch has been engaged in a steady abdication of its duties. – Blair McClendon, The New Republic, 19 Jan. 2021What Sonia Gandhi said
Gandhi said in the article, referencing Khamenei’s death, that the “killing of a sitting head of state in the midst of ongoing negotiations marks a grave rupture in contemporary international relations.” She also called out New Delhi’s silence after the event, noting that the Government of India has not condemned the assassination or the violation of Iranian sovereignty. “Initially, ignoring the massive US-Israeli onslaught, the Prime Minister (Narendra Modi) confined himself to condemning Iran's retaliatory strike on the UAE without addressing the sequence of events that preceded it. Later, he uttered platitudes about his 'deep concern' and talked of 'dialogue and diplomacy' -- which is precisely what was underway before the massive unprovoked attacks launched by Israel and the US," Gandhi said. "When the targeted killing of a foreign leader draws no clear defence of sovereignty or international law from our country and impartiality is abandoned, it raises serious doubts about the direction and credibility of our foreign policy," she added. Read More | ‘Difficult times’: PM Modi discusses Iran crisis with Saudi, Bahrain and Jordan Gandhi stressed that in this instance, silence is not neutral. She noted that the assassination was carried out without a formal declaration of war, and while a diplomatic process was underway. "Article 2 (4) of the United Nations Charter prohibits the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state. A targeted killing of a serving head of state strikes at the heart of these principles," she said. She further wrote, "The consequences of this event extend beyond geopolitics. The ripples of this tragedy are visible across continents. And India's stance is signalling tacit endorsement of this tragedy.” Gandhi’s article comes after US President Donald Trump announced Khamenei’s death in a Truth Social post, calling him “one of the most evil people in History”. He died shortly after the United States launched Operation Epic Fury, a major military operation with the strikes targeting key Iranian military sites, including missile facilities, naval bases, and locations near Khamenei’s office. Operation Epic Fury included coordinated attacks by the United States and Israel, focusing on major military and naval sites across Iran. The operation aimed at eliminating immediate threats to American forces and allies in the Middle East, and at the same time sending a strong message regarding Iran’s nuclear activities. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Sumanti Sen Sumanti Sen covers everything that’s happening in the US, from politics to entertainment, but her expertise lies in covering crime news. She has comprehensively chronicled the Idaho student murders, the Laken Riley and Iryna Zarutska cases, and the killing of Charlie Kirk, among other incidents. Over the years, she has interviewed several victims/families of victims of crimes seeking justice. She digs up stories that might otherwise remain unheard, and does her bit to ensure that victims and survivors’ voices are heard. Sumanti’s many years of experience also include interviews with Hamas attack survivors and mental health experts, among others. Her coverage of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and interviews with survivors of the tragedy, coupled with her other works including the Titan submersible coverage, earned her the Digi Journo of the Quarter award during her first year at Hindustan Times. Sumanti actively tracks missing person cases in the United States, and peruses Reddit and other social media platforms to bring to light cases that frequently elude public attention. She has extensively covered the disappearances of Nancy Guthrie, Thomas Medlin, Beau Mann, and Sudiksha Konanki, among others. When not at work, you will either find her with her novels, or with her beloved rescue pooches.Read More Modi Government Sonia Gandhi Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Us Iran War Us Iran Conflict Check India news real-time updates, latest news from India, latest Tata Punch EV Launch at HindustanTime News / India News / What Does ‘abdication’ Mean? Explained As Sonia Gandhi Uses Word Over Iran Supreme Leader Khamenei's Death See LessCongress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi criticised the Narendra Modi government on Tuesday, saying its silence on the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is an “abdication.”
In her article published in The Indian Express, titled “Government’s silence on killing of Iran leader is not neutral, it is abdication,” Gandhi wrote that there is an urgent need for "us to rediscover" the moral strength and articulate its clarity.
Read More | Sonia Gandhi says India's 'silence' on Khamenei death is abdication
Here are a few examples of the word “abdication” being used in a sentence:
“Initially, ignoring the massive US-Israeli onslaught, the Prime Minister (Narendra Modi) confined himself to condemning Iran's retaliatory strike on the UAE without addressing the sequence of events that preceded it. Later, he uttered platitudes about his 'deep concern' and talked of 'dialogue and diplomacy' -- which is precisely what was underway before the massive unprovoked attacks launched by Israel and the US," Gandhi said.
"When the targeted killing of a foreign leader draws no clear defence of sovereignty or international law from our country and impartiality is abandoned, it raises serious doubts about the direction and credibility of our foreign policy," she added.
Read More | ‘Difficult times’: PM Modi discusses Iran crisis with Saudi, Bahrain and Jordan
Gandhi stressed that in this instance, silence is not neutral. She noted that the assassination was carried out without a formal declaration of war, and while a diplomatic process was underway.
"Article 2 (4) of the United Nations Charter prohibits the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state. A targeted killing of a serving head of state strikes at the heart of these principles," she said.
She further wrote, "The consequences of this event extend beyond geopolitics. The ripples of this tragedy are visible across continents. And India's stance is signalling tacit endorsement of this tragedy.”
Gandhi’s article comes after US President Donald Trump announced Khamenei’s death in a Truth Social post, calling him “one of the most evil people in History”. He died shortly after the United States launched Operation Epic Fury, a major military operation with the strikes targeting key Iranian military sites, including missile facilities, naval bases, and locations near Khamenei’s office.
Operation Epic Fury included coordinated attacks by the United States and Israel, focusing on major military and naval sites across Iran. The operation aimed at eliminating immediate threats to American forces and allies in the Middle East, and at the same time sending a strong message regarding Iran’s nuclear activities.
Source: HindustanTimes
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