‘India will never permit others to have a veto on its choices’ : Clarifies Dr Jaishankar

Mumbai –“India will never permit others to have a veto on its choices. We will do whatever is right in our national interest and for global good without being intimidated to confirm,” clarified Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar in a statement. The award named after the 68th Shankaracharya Chandrashekharendra Saraswati of Kanchi Kamakoti Peeth was presented to Dr Jaishankar. He participated online and was speaking at the time.

🌎🇮🇳 India can’t permit others to have a veto on its choices!
– EAM Dr. S Jaishankar

🙅‍♂️ “India will act in its own interest, without fear or pressure from others! ” 🌟

Jaishankar was conferred the 27th SIES Sri Chandrasekarendra Saraswati National Eminence Award for Public… pic.twitter.com/OHvXWCv7Ok

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Dr Jaishankar said,

1. When India is more deeply connected to the world, its consequences are more profound. The world can learn a lot from India’s rich heritage. This is possible only when Indians are proud of themselves. Don’t misunderstand if India is neutral. We will do what is in the national interest.

2. For a long time, we have been taught that the progress means rejection of our own traditions; but now, as democracy has strengthened, the world is getting to know the country with a new perspective.

3. India is an extraordinary nation, because it is a country with culture. Only by fully utilizing its cultural strength, can it make an impact on the global stage.

4. India stands at a crucial juncture today, where it is exploring new opportunities for development. However, some old problems still remain, which need to be addressed.