Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while responding to the Motion of Thanks on the President’s Address in the Rajya Sabha, launched a scathing attack on the Congress, Trinamool Congress, DMK, Left parties, and AAP. He invoked the Bofors scandal, recalling a series of scandals during Congress rule. In politics, accusations and counter-accusations between the ruling party and the opposition are constant. In a democracy, we have witnessed uproar in Parliament before, witnessed breaches of decorum, and witnessed shameful incidents. In his address, the Prime Minister silenced the opposition, but he made an important point: the New World Order is shifting towards India. He meant that India is ready to play a key role in this new world order. He mentioned that in the past few days, India has signed trade deals with nine major countries, including the European Union, which comprises 27 countries. Previously, no country in the world would come forward to deal with us. Now, countries around the world are making deals with India that never looked our way. The recent deal with the United States is being praised worldwide. The biggest reason behind this is India’s trade momentum. Any global event, change, or major idea that alters an existing world order and forces the creation and adoption of a new global order is called the New World Order.
The COVID-19 pandemic altered or forced many systems to change. National relations were affected, trade was impacted, and many companies relocated to other countries, including India. The economic landscape shifted, the roles of countries changed, power shifted, and so did their ways of thinking. India is securing its rightful place in the changing global order. The rapid progress India is making is not only crucial for India’s 1.4 billion population, but it is also bound to have an impact on the world. India is considered a country that fights for morality and goodness in a world where there is a tremendous tug-of-war over ideas. Under these circumstances, India has emerged much stronger. In terms of geopolitical circumstances, the year 2025 brought turmoil. Old relationships fractured, and those that had been distant for years also came closer. The entire world is reeling from the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the Palestine-Hamas conflict, and the growing tensions between Iran and the United States and Palestine. India also faced some developments beyond our control. Following the Pahalgam attack, Operation Sindoor was launched against Pakistan. Had Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina not been overthrown, relations with Bangladesh would not have deteriorated. Anti-India sentiments continue to simmer in Nepal. In such circumstances, we cannot expect our relations with everyone to remain consistent and cordial.
India faces national security and economic challenges. In these circumstances, the way Prime Minister Narendra Modi has transformed India into a power hub must be commended. It is said that when the world bends, it needs someone to bend it. Today, India is taking on even a global power like the United States. India used the platform of the G-20 summit to establish itself as a global leader and prepare itself to contribute to the new multi-faceted world order. India’s economic successes bridged our distances with many countries. Despite all the difficulties, India maintained its independent policies and steadfastly refused to bow to America’s arbitrary behavior. To safeguard its interests, India maintained trade relations with Russia and met the country’s oil and energy needs.
Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, India stands alone as a democracy, capable of making its own decisions. The way heads of state and politicians from around the world are visiting New Delhi today, and entrepreneurs and businesspeople from across the globe are reaching out to different parts of India, is a strong testament to India’s international standing. At a time when Western nations are shying away from involvement in global affairs, India is skillfully establishing its relationships with the world, maneuvering to navigate the global conflict, and carving a favorable niche for itself. India has unwavering confidence in both itself and the interconnected world. This confidence is clearly reflected in the diverse and seemingly contradictory partnerships it has forged with various countries, from north to south and east to west.
Following the onset of tariff disputes with the United States, India began exploring new markets and signed a series of free trade agreements. Trade agreements were signed with Britain, Australia, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Mauritius, Oman, ASEAN, Singapore, and the European Union.
The recent free trade agreement between India and the European Union will impact approximately 30 percent of global trade and 25 percent of global GDP. When Donald Trump realized that heavy tariffs on India were not working and that a huge market like India was slipping away, he announced agreement on a trade deal and reduced tariffs to 18 percent. India has signed the terms of reference for a free trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council. The India-Gulf Cooperation Council free trade agreement will help diversify and develop our energy sources, strengthening long-term supply security and expanding trade. Currently, trade between India and the Gulf Cooperation Council is worth $170 billion, and approximately 10 million Indians work in Gulf countries. Global markets are now opening up for Indian artisans. India can now become a manufacturing hub. Agreements with several other countries are in the pipeline, and India is on its way to becoming a developed nation.
