Others cannot exercise veto on India’s Choices: Jaishankar

India is working out complex international relations with other countries as per its own Aim and Terms of References. It has started asserting itself as a major player in a multi-polar world.

In fact now it is one of the four Cardinal poles which includes USA, Russia and China. Indians are rediscovering their heritage and true identity, which till a decade back had remained overshadowed by imported models of progress. As the Indian democracy matures, more authentic voices are emerging within India, contributing to this rediscovery.

Shri S. Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister emphasized India’s commitment to maintaining its sovereignty in decision-making, stating that India “can never permit others to have a veto on its choices.”

This assertion was made during a video message for the SIES Sri Chandrasekarendra Saraswati National Eminence Award ceremony held in Mumbai on December 21, 2024.

Jaishankar articulated that India will act in its national interest and for global good without letting any kind of external pressures from any country to bear it down.

He elaborated on the importance of integrating India’s rich heritage with modern technological advancements, suggesting that as India deepens its presence in global affairs, it must do so while following its own cultural identity.

“Bharat will inevitably progress, but it must do so without losing its Bharatiyata,” he stated, underlining the need for a balance between tradition and modernity.