Why the Muslim world and India are silent as bombs fall on Gaza and Iran
Why the Muslim world and India are silent as bombs fall on Gaza and Iran
Even at the height of its non-alignment days, India took sides — standing up for the underdog in an asymmetrical war. So, why is it not speaking up against the mindless death and destruction?
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