From Iran Relief to Global Missions, India Leads by Action: Gaurav

India Balances Humanitarian Aid & Economic Shielding: Gaurav

JAMMU: BJP spokesperson and Convenor International Affairs Gaurav Gupta on Thursday said that India has once again demonstrated its role as a global first responder, citing its recent humanitarian assistance to Iran amid the ongoing West Asia crisis.

Referring to the latest development, Gupta said Iran has expressed heartfelt gratitude to India and its “kind people” after receiving the first shipment of medical aid from New Delhi, a gesture that underscores India’s commitment to stand with friendly nations during times of distress.

He noted that the aid reached Iran at a crucial time when conflict in the region has disrupted supply chains, strained healthcare systems, and created an urgent need for essential medicines and medical support.

Highlighting the broader context, Gaurav Gupta said India’s engagement with Iran has remained constructive and humanitarian, even amid geopolitical tensions affecting maritime routes, trade flows, and regional stability.

Shifting focus to economic resilience, Gupta welcomed the Centre’s Resilience & Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation (RELIEF) scheme, terming it a timely and decisive intervention to safeguard Indian exporters from the fallout of the West Asia crisis. He said the ₹497 crore initiative will help offset rising freight costs, insurance premiums, and logistical disruptions caused by tensions in the region.

Emphasizing India’s consistent global outreach, Gupta said the country has repeatedly stepped forward during international crises. He cited the Vaccine Maitri initiative during the COVID-19 pandemic, under which India supplied vaccines and medicines to over 90 countries, particularly aiding developing nations.

He also highlighted India’s large-scale evacuation operations, including Operation Ganga (Ukraine), Operation Kaveri (Sudan), and Operation Rahat (Yemen), where India not only rescued its own citizens but also assisted nationals of other countries.

Further, Gupta pointed out that India has extended humanitarian assistance across the world by providing food, medicines, and disaster relief to nations affected by earthquakes, floods, and other calamities, often in record time.

He said such actions reflect India’s guiding principle of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam”, reinforcing its commitment to treat the world as one family.

According to Gaurav , whether it is supplying medicines to Iran, evacuating citizens from war zones, or protecting exporters through policy measures like the RELIEF scheme, India continues to lead with decisive action and global responsibility, strengthening its position as a reliable and trusted partner on the world stage.