PM Modi: India’s Stance is "India First" Amid Global Turmoil
Addressing the TV9 Network Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi clarified India’s diplomatic position on the West Asia conflict, stating the nation stands firmly with its own interests and the path of dialogue.
By : PSUDesk
Update: 2026-03-24 05:24 GMT
NEW DELHI — Addressing the TV9 Network Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi clarified India’s diplomatic position on the West Asia conflict, stating the nation stands firmly with its own interests and the path of dialogue. He highlighted India’s "Crisis Management Capacity," noting that the country has remained a trusted partner to all global blocs—from the Gulf to the West—despite the ongoing war.
Key Highlights:
- Strategic Neutrality: "Whose side are we on? We stand with India," the PM asserted, emphasizing peace over taking sides.
- Fiscal Critique: Modi slammed the UPA-era oil bonds as a "sin," noting his government has paid over ₹3 lakh crore (including interest) to clear the ₹1.48 lakh crore debt inherited from the past.
- Economic Resilience: He assured that India’s supply chains for energy and fertilizers remain stable despite disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Prime Minister concluded that India’s ability to build "unprecedented bridges" has turned it into a stabilizing force in a divided world.