PM Modi says new world order leaning towards India: 'Voice of global south'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke about a new world order, highlighting how India has become a powerful voice for global south. Delivering the Motion of Thanks at the Rajya Sabha, the Prime Minister underlined the achievements of 'Viksit Bharat’, even as the Opposition staged a walkout.

"It is clear, the world is moving towards a new world order. After the second world war, a world order was created, now the world is moving towards a new world order. If we analyse it independently, it is leaning towards India," Modi said.

“The whole world is praising global South. Today, India has become a powerful voice for global south in international platforms," he added.

The Prime Minister also cited the trade deals being finalised with different countries.

“Big countries are very eager to have trade relations with India. Be it the trade deal of the European Union or the recent deal with the US...The entire world is openly praising these trade deals. When we signed the trade deal with the EU, the world became more confident about the greater likelihood of global stability. After the trade deal with the US, the world became even more confident that with stability, they can sense a speed too. This is a positive sign for the world,” he said.

Taking a dig at the Opposition, he stated, “What condition did you make of the country that no nation came forward to do a trade deal with India? Developed countries doing a trade deal with developing countries is a big achievement… that India has been able to do this is a big feat for the nation.”

Noting that the first quarter of the 21st century is over and the second quarter will be as decisive as the second quarter of India's freedom struggle in the last century, PM Modi said that the country is marching speedily towards Viksit Bharat.

"When we analyse the current situations and circumstances objectively and without political bias, it becomes evident that there is a growing inclination toward India. As a Vishwamitra and Vishwabandhu, India has emerged as a trusted partner for many countries," he said.

"The first quarter of the 21st century has completed. But this second quarter is decisive just like the second quarter of India's freedom struggle in the last century was. I can clearly see that in the direction of building Viksit Bharat, this second quarter is going to be equally capable," he added.