The Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Monday (January 5, 2026) criticised India's statement on the U.S. aggression on Venezuela, and said it is "unworthy" of the country's long-held tradition of defending the sovereignty of nations. Also read | U.S.-Venezuela tensions LIVE: Maduro due for first U.S. court hearing after captureIn a statement, the CPI(M) said there was not a word of condemnation about the "gross violation" of the United Nations Charter and international law in India's statement. "The CPI(M) demands that the Modi government abandon this disgraceful position and come out categorically against the U.S. aggression and illegal acts in Venezuela," the Left party added. The United States brought Mr. Maduro and his wife, Lady Cilia Flores, to New York to face drug trafficking-related charges. Venezuela, denouncing the U.S. action, has announced a state of national emergency.

Source: The Hindu January 05, 2026 14:20 UTC