Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has remarked that foreign policy has become an integral part of public discourse during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s tenure. Citizens are increasingly engaging with diplomatic issues and recognizing their impact on domestic concerns. Jaishankar highlighted the recent purchase of Russian oil as an example, emphasizing that such foreign policy decisions directly affect consumers at home.
India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, has criticized Western media outlets for their biased coverage of Indian elections. He accused them of being unfair and giving condescending advice, despite their own flawed electoral processes.
Jaishankar highlighted the irony of countries that have to resolve election disputes in court criticizing India’s election conduct. He suggested that the Western countries’ negative portrayal stems from their desire to see India conform to their expectations, rather than respecting the choices of the Indian electorate.
Jaishankar also commended the high voter turnout in India, despite challenging weather conditions. The Lok Sabha Elections 2024 are being held in seven phases, with the final results expected on June 4.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has criticized the Western media for its biased coverage of India, alleging that they are not merely reporting on the country but also actively seeking to influence its politics. Jaishankar believes that this interference is rooted in the West’s desire to maintain its global dominance and its perception of India as a potential challenge to that dominance.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has criticized Western media for their tendency to criticize India’s democracy, suggesting that they do so because they perceive themselves as political actors in Indian elections rather than objective observers.
External affairs minister S Jaishankar has accused Western media of criticizing India’s democracy with the intention of influencing elections. He stated that their criticism is not due to a lack of information but rather from a sense of political entitlement.
