What is the future of Muslim minority in India? What did PM Modi say in a foreign newspaper interview?

PM Modi on Indian Muslims: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was seen answering questions on various topics in an interview. One of the questions was regarding the future of the Muslims of India. In which PM Modi said that despite facing persecution all over the world, he finds a safe haven in India. There is no feeling of discrimination towards any religious minority in Indian society.

Dec 21, 2023 - 15:55
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What is the future of Muslim minority in India? What did PM Modi say in a foreign newspaper interview?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made revelations on many topics in one of his interviews. In the interview, PM Modi was asked questions ranging from foreign policy to minorities living in India. When asked about the future of India's Muslims, PM Modi rejected the allegations against his government and said that there is no feeling of discrimination against any religious minority in the Indian society.

Answering this question, PM Modi said that despite facing persecution all over the world, he finds a safe haven in India. Here they all are living happily and prosperously. There is no feeling of discrimination against minorities of any religion in Indian society.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also shared India's foreign policy vision. The PM described it as "mix-and-match diplomacy" focused on pragmatic engagement with national interests. “The world is interconnected and interdependent,” PM Modi said in a candid interview with the UK-based Financial Times.

During the interview, PM Modi also underlined the 'complexity of global dynamics' while emphasizing that India's most important guiding principle in foreign affairs is its national interest. According to PM Modi, this approach enables India to engage with different countries in a way that respects mutual interests and acknowledges the complex nature of contemporary geopolitics.

PM Modi said, "Our most important guiding principle in foreign affairs is our national interest. This stance allows us to engage with different countries in a way that respects mutual interests and acknowledges the complexities of contemporary geopolitics "

In the Financial Times interview, PM Modi also talked about the Israel-Hamas war. The PM underlined India's stand on this issue and provided humanitarian assistance to Gaza. Avoiding direct criticism of Benjamin Netanyahu's government, PM Modi reiterated India's commitment to promoting peace in the region. Highlighting India's active role in contributing to regional stability, PM Modi said, "I am in touch with leaders of the region. If there is anything India can do to further efforts towards peace, we will do it." Will do it properly."

After the death of more than 1,200 Israelis in the devastating attacks by Hamas, India is taking a bold step on the Israel-Palestine issue, New Delhi has expressed solidarity with Tel Aviv but has advocated a two-state solution for peace in the Middle East.

Muskan Kumawat Journalist & Writer