New Delhi: iran thanked the Indian government and people for their support and solidarity amid the West Asia conflict, highlighting participation by Indian officials and political leaders at an event marking 40 days since the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
The supreme leader of Iran was killed in joint US-Israeli strikes on February 28. The 40th day of mourning is marked as Chehlum.
Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, representative of Iran’s supreme leader in India told ANI, “I am thankful to the Government of India. They supported us, they showed us their solidarity, and also they showed all this sympathy and today a lot of officials from governments and also different parties participated in this gathering, which is the 40th day of the martyrdom of Ayatollah Raisi. We are thankful to all of them.”
The occasion marked 40 days since the death of a leader who had “dedicated his life to humanity and justice”, Ilahi said in his address to the gathering at the Iranian Cultural Centre in New Delhi.
“Today, on the 40th day of his martyrdom, we have gathered here not only to honour his memory but also to sincerely express our appreciation and gratitude to the Republic of India and to the noble, wise, and loyal people of India,” he remarked.
The reaction from the Indian public reflected shared values and mutual commitment to justice, Ilahi said.
“During these days, the great people of India have demonstrated a remarkable example of loyalty, wisdom, and commitment to justice,” the Iranian representative said.
The significant turnout at memorial events illustrated a universal alignment with ethical causes, Ilahi said, stating, “Their strong presence in commemorative gatherings, their heartfelt expression of sympathy, and their deeply human messages have shown that truth knows no boundaries and that awakened hearts always stand alongside justice.”
The killing of the 86-year-old Ayatollah triggered a sharp escalation of tensions in West Asia. His son Mojtaba Khamenei was appointed as the new supreme leader of the Islamic Republic.
