Congress MP in Lok Sabha Shashi Tharoor on Sunday (January 4, 2026) gave a strong reaction to the action taken by the US military against Venezuela. Terming it a flagrant violation of international rules, he said that in today’s world, rules and laws are being sidelined in favor of power. He said in clear words that the principle of one’s stick, one’s buffalo has now become dominant in the international system.

In fact, after several months of threats and pressure, America attacked Venezuela on Saturday (January 3, 2026) and removed leftist leader Nicolas Maduro from power. Additionally, he was taken into custody and taken to New York for trial.

Shashi Tharoor posted on social media

International law and the UN Charter have for some years now been honored in the breach, @kapskomThe Law of the Jungle prevails today, “Might is Right” is the new creed, https://t.co/0g7nll3J7e

— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) January 4, 2026

While re-sharing a post by writer Kapil Komireddy on social media platform Today the law of the jungle prevails. Whose stick is his buffalo (might is right) has become the new principle.

What did Kapil say in his post on Komireddy?

In his X post, Komireddy accused Washington of adopting double standards. He said that the same people who are supporting the hooliganism committed in Venezuela today will appeal to international law and the UN Charter when China arrests the President of Taiwan. This entire development has deepened concerns about the weakening of international law in global affairs and the adoption of double standards by the superpowers.

Maduro’s 12 years in power ended due to US action

Maduro’s 12-year rule ended with the US military action in Venezuela. America had announced a reward of 50 million US dollars on Maduro. President Donald Trump previously shared a photo on Truth Social that showed Maduro handcuffed and blindfolded on a US naval ship in the Caribbean. Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were later flown to New York to face drug and weapons-related charges.

Also read: Oil, coal, gold… Know why America attacked Maduro’s country?