In a critique of the BJP-led government, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut expressed disappointment over India’s diminishing global stature compared to Pakistan’s recent diplomatic success in mediating the US-Iran ceasefire. Raut highlighted India’s absence from the peace negotiations involving Pakistan and China, emphasizing the lack of proactive diplomacy under the current leadership. He criticized Prime Minister Modi for not taking a more assertive role in international diplomacy, accusing him of merely engaging in superficial conversations with other world leaders.
Raut lamented the missed opportunity for India to play a pivotal role in resolving conflicts involving global leaders like Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu. He attributed India’s diplomatic setbacks to a lack of clear foreign policy direction, leading to missed opportunities for showcasing India’s diplomatic prowess on the global stage. Raut praised Iran for its resilience in the face of powerful adversaries like the US and Israel, contrasting it with what he perceived as India’s passive stance in global affairs.
The Shiv Sena MP criticized the Indian government for its internal focus on political rivalries while neglecting crucial international engagements. He called out the government for failing to capitalize on diplomatic opportunities and allowing countries like China and Pakistan to overshadow India’s role in global peacemaking efforts. Raut demanded the resignation of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, citing his perceived ineffectiveness in handling India’s foreign relations and advocating for a more assertive stance against adversaries.
Raut ridiculed the BJP’s past rhetoric on asserting dominance in the region, pointing to the irony of other nations now taking the lead in diplomatic initiatives that India could have spearheaded. He accused the Modi government of contributing to Pakistan’s enhanced global reputation through its perceived diplomatic failures. Raut’s scathing remarks underscored his concerns about India’s diminishing influence on the international stage due to what he viewed as the government’s lackluster foreign policy approach.
