Opinion | Bharat for the World: Modi speaks for the global subaltern
FirstpostIt is largely due to New Delhi’s persistent call for urgent reform that India is being viewed increasingly by subalterns around the world as most capable of pursuing a humanising global governance aimed at democratising opportunity In his interview to Network18’s Moneycontrol, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has detailed how the rich learnings of his government’s experiences reaping the dividends of inclusive governance at home can offer solutions for the world. Over the last many years, the world had been keenly watching India’s growth across many sectors… When we laid out our agenda for the G20, it was welcomed universally, because everyone knew that we would bring our proactive and positive approach to help find solutions for global issues. When global leaders meet me, they are filled with a sense of optimism about India… They are also convinced that India has a lot to offer and must play a larger role in shaping the global future.” India’s emergence as a putative fulcrum of global governance has also made it more difficult for Modi’s detractors, who’ve criticised the Prime Minister for using the G20 Summit to boost his own image. This can only be done by democratising international relations and by not making government-to-government relations the only medium of contact… The interconnected nature of our world today can become a strength for peace and progress if we focus on a people-centric policy.” Indeed, it is largely due to New Delhi’s persistent call for urgent reform that India is being viewed increasingly by subalterns around the world as most capable of pursuing a humanising global governance aimed at democratising opportunity.