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Akhilesh Sinha

25 June 2025 at 2:53:54 pm

India's multi-align diplomacy triumphs

New Delhi: West Asia has transformed into a battlefield rained by fireballs. Seas or land, everywhere echoes the roar of cataclysmic explosions, flickering flames, and swirling smoke clouds. et amid such adversity, Indian ships boldly waving the Tricolour navigate the strait undeterred, entering the Arabian Sea. More remarkably, Iran has sealed its airspace to global flights but opened it for the safe evacuation of Indians.   This scene evokes Prime Minister Narendra Modi's memorable 2014...

India's multi-align diplomacy triumphs

New Delhi: West Asia has transformed into a battlefield rained by fireballs. Seas or land, everywhere echoes the roar of cataclysmic explosions, flickering flames, and swirling smoke clouds. et amid such adversity, Indian ships boldly waving the Tricolour navigate the strait undeterred, entering the Arabian Sea. More remarkably, Iran has sealed its airspace to global flights but opened it for the safe evacuation of Indians.   This scene evokes Prime Minister Narendra Modi's memorable 2014 interview. He stated that "there was a time when we counted waves from the shore; now the time has come to take the helm and plunge into the ocean ourselves."   In a world racing toward conflict, Modi has proven India's foreign policy ranks among the world's finest. Guided by 'Nation First' and prioritising Indian safety and interests, it steadfastly embodies  'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' , the world as one family.   Policy Shines Modi's foreign policy shines with such clarity and patience that even as war flames engulf West Asian nations, Indians studying and working there return home safe. In just 13 days, nearly 100,000 were evacuated from Gulf war zones, mostly by air, some via Armenia by road. PM Modi talked with Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian to secure Iran's airspace for the safe evacuation of Indians, a privilege denied to any other nation. Additionally, clearance was granted for Indian ships carrying crude oil and LPG to pass safely through the Hormuz Strait. No other country's vessels are navigating these waters, except for those of Iran's ally, China. The same strategy worked in the Ukraine-Russia war: talks with both presidents ensured safe corridors, repatriating over 23,000 students and businessmen. Iran, Israel, or America, all know India deems terrorism or war unjustifiable at any cost. PM Modi amplified anti-terror campaigns from UN to global platforms, earning open support from many nations.   Global Powerhouse Bolstered by robust foreign policy and economic foresight, India emerges as a global powerhouse, undeterred by tariff hurdles. Modi's adept diplomacy yields notable successes. Contrast this with Nehru's era: wedded to Non-Aligned Movement, he watched NAM member China seize vast Ladakh territory in war. Today, Modi's government signals clearly, India honors friends, spares no foes. Abandoning non-alignment, it embraces multi-alignment: respecting sovereignties while prioritizing human welfare and progress. The world shifts from unipolar or bipolar to multipolar dynamics.   Modi's policy hallmark is that India seal defense deals like the S-400 and others with Russia yet sustains US friendship. America bestows Legion of Merit; Russia, its highest civilian honor, Order of St. Andrew the Apostle. India nurtures ties with Israel, Palestine, Iran via bilateral talks. Saudi Arabia stands shoulder-to-shoulder across fronts; UAE trade exceeds $80 billion. UN's top environment award, UNEP Champions of the Earth, graces India, unlike past when foreign nations campaigned against us on ecological pretexts.   This policy's triumph roots in economic empowerment. India now ranks the world's fourth-largest economy, poised for third in 1-2 years. The 2000s dubbed it 'fragile'; then-PM economist Dr. Manmohan Singh led. Yet  'Modinomics'  prevailed. As COVID crippled supply chains, recession loomed, inflation soared and growth plunged in developed countries,  Modinomics  made India the 'bright star.' Inflation stayed controlled, growth above 6.2 per cent. IMF Chief Economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas praised it, advising the world to learn from India.

Plain Speak

“It is very unfortunate that a total of eight passengers fell from a local train between Diva-Mumbra station and some of them lost their lives. The railway administration is probing the cause of the accident."

Devendra Fadnavis, CM

 

"A high-powered Railways committee will investigate the matter. The truth will come out, and if anyone is found guilty, strict action will be taken. Thousands of passengers travel on this route every morning. This is a very sad incident. I share the grief of families of the deceased."

Eknath Shinde, Deputy CM

 

"The deaths highlight the need to pay serious attention to overcrowding and passenger safety in the suburban railway system. I am confident that the railway administration will soon take concrete steps to make suburban train services more effective and safe."

Ajit Pawar, Deputy CM

 

"The Central Railway should increase local trains on important routes. Necessary measures should be implemented immediately for the safety of passengers. It is well known that the increased crowding in local trains is the main reason. After such accidents, it is not right to blame the passengers for their deaths.

Sharad Pawar, President, NCP (SP)

 

 

“Since the train was very crowded, these passengers were hanging from the doors. Traveling in such a manner is dangerous. It is a humble request to the citizens that please do not travel in a dangerous manner. Along with this, the railway administration should also take measures to plan the crowd and prevent possible damage.”

Supriya Sule, MP, NCP (SP)

 

“A flood of people coming to (Mumbai) from outside led to the collapse of the railway system. But everyone is busy campaigning for elections. Accidents involving local trains happen every day. Is it possible to install automatic doors in local trains? At least bring back some ideas after visiting foreign countries”

Raj Thackeray, President, MNS

 

“The Railways should just shut up about what they are planning to do because none of them have been delivered as far as Mumbai local trains are concerned. These are not deaths by overcrowding but murders executed by an apathetic Reel Minister and the government of Maharashtra.”

Priyanka Chaturvedi, MP, Shiv Sena (UBT)

 

"While the Modi government is celebrating 11 years of 'service', the reality of the country is reflected in the tragic news coming from Mumbai – several people died after falling from a train. Who will look into what the country is facing today? I express my deepest condolences to the families of the deceased and wish the injured a speedy recovery "

Rahul Gandhi, LOP

 

"The state government will provide Rs 5 lakh each to the kin of those who died in the incident. Financial assistance will also be given to the injured. This is the first time such an incident has occurred. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has spoken to officials in Delhi regarding this accident. It must be thoroughly investigated. We must ensure it does not happen ever again.”

Girish Mahajan, Minister


“It once again exposes the lack of safety in Mumbai's train networks. We have raised this issue several times in the Parliament too. The Mumbai train networks be it suburban or long distance need a proper policy for crowd management. The railways need better actual management not just image management through reels.”

Varsha Gaikwad, President, Mumbai Congress

 

“This incident is unfortunate but not new—such incidents have happened in the past. We don't know whether he is the Rail Minister or ‘Reel Minister'... He does not focus on the real issues of the railways. It is unfortunate.”

Aaditya Thackrey, MLA, Shiv Sena (UBT)


“There is a sharp curve near Mumbra station. When two local trains on the Up (towards CSMT) and Down (towards Thane and beyond) passed simultaneously, some passengers hanging from the footboards either fell off or were crushed inside the coaches. The Kalyan-Karjat (which goes towards Pune) belt suffers from extreme congestion. Passenger associations have long demanded more services on this route. The fifth and sixth railway lines between Thane and Kalyan have helped marginally, but we now need to extend these lines up to CSMT to further ease congestion.”

Shrikant Shinde, MP, Shiv Sena

 

"The cause of the incident needs to be addressed. How did they fall...was there a crowd, were they pushed, was there a fight. The administration also needs to be alert."

Naresh Mhaske, MP, Shiv Sena

 

“For the last 11 years, the people of Maharashtra and Mumbai have been listening to empty talk about infrastructure and ease of travel for Mumbaikars. In the name of providing facilities and development, Maharashtra is witnessing a game of awarding tenders and taking commissions. Citizens have had to pay the price for this corruption with their lives.”

Harshwardhan Sapkal, President, State Congress

 

“Eight passengers were found on the railway tracks. An injured person informed that commuters fell from local trains travelling in opposite directions after some of those standing on the footboards collided against each other.”

Swapnil Nila, Chief PRO, Central Railways

 

“I have been repeatedly asking the railway authorities and writing letters to them to address the issue of overcrowding in the suburban trains, but nothing has been done.”

Om Prakash Sharma, President, Thane District Railway Users Association

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