Narendra Modi relected as India's PM with a heavy mandate. The stats are very huge and sweeps away each and every opposition party in India. Looks like today India shows that they had choose development over the 'Dynasty' rule.

IEW: BJP scripts history, wins over 300 seats

One of the new dimensions of 2019 parliamentary elections is that the issues connected with foreign policy and national security have assumed significance.

This is evident from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement of the successful test of an anti-satellite missile ahead of Lok Sabha elections, which invited criticism of violation of model code of conduct. Critics have accused the Modi government of politicising the foreign policy. It is, therefore, imperative to evaluate the failure and success of foreign policy under PM Modi with a view that to what extent the issue of “strong leadership”, “muscular foreign policy” and “national security” discourse would influence the electoral outcome of 2019 parliamentary elections. &nbsp;

Critics have accused that Modi government could not succeed in ensuring a good relationship with its neighbours, particularly Pakistan, and restoring peace in Jammu and Kashmir. PM Modi’s foreign policy has been criticised for alienating the neighbour countries except Bangladesh. It’s considered that India does not have a good relationship either with Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan etc. How true is this perception?&nbsp;

Such analysis is based on a traditional understanding of foreign policy and lacks a thorough comprehension of changing the dimension of globalisation and its impact on foreign policy behaviour of the states, at a time when terrorism has become a global agenda and national security has assumed core agenda of foreign policy. Hence, it is futile to expect India behaving in terms of traditional understanding of the interstate relationship.&nbsp;

It may be noted here that had India paid attention to national security and developed doctrines of national security, India would not have lost 1962 war. The traditional Indian foreign policy, as fashioned by Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru, has been a failure in ensuring India’s great power status in international relation or even curbing Pakistan’s belligerent foreign policy. &nbsp;

Under PM Modi, India has achieved a new sense of dignity and status in the international arena, as well as, in the South Asian region. PM Modi has successfully checked the Chinese advancement in Doklam and insulated Bangladesh and Nepal from falling into the hands of China. PM Modi’s great leadership has been acknowledged at world level as evident from Trump’s exemption of India from US sanctions, which would ensure that Indian import of oil from Iran would continue without interruption.&nbsp;

This is indeed a major success of PM Modi ’s foreign policy. Thus, in all probability, a 'muscular foreign policy' with assertive Indian nationalism is likely to yield good electoral dividends for PM Modi. &nbsp;&nbsp; 
 
(Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL.)

 
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One of the new dimensions of 2019 parliamentary elections is that the issues connected with foreign policy and national security have assumed significance. This is evident from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement of the successful test of an anti-satellite missile ahead of Lok Sabha elections, which invited criticism of violation of model code of conduct.

One of the new dimensions of 2019 parliamentary elections is that the issues connected with foreign policy and national security have assumed significance. This is evident from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement of the successful test of an anti-satellite missile ahead of Lok Sabha elections, which invited criticism of violation of model code of conduct. Critics have accused the Modi government of politicising the foreign policy. It is, therefore, imperative to evaluate the failure and success of foreign policy under PM Modi with a view that to what extent the issue of “strong leadership”, “muscular foreign policy” and “national security” discourse would influence the electoral outcome of 2019 parliamentary elections. Critics have accused that Modi government could not succeed in ensuring a good relationship with its neighbours, particularly Pakistan, and restoring peace in Jammu and Kashmir. PM Modi’s foreign policy has been criticised for alienating the neighbour countries except Bangladesh. It’s considered that India does not have a good relationship either with Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan etc. How true is this perception? Such analysis is based on a traditional understanding of foreign policy and lacks a thorough comprehension of changing the dimension of globalisation and its impact on foreign policy behaviour of the states, at a time when terrorism has become a global agenda and national security has assumed core agenda of foreign policy. Hence, it is futile to expect India behaving in terms of traditional understanding of the interstate relationship. It may be noted here that had India paid attention to national security and developed doctrines of national security, India would not have lost 1962 war. The traditional Indian foreign policy, as fashioned by Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru, has been a failure in ensuring India’s great power status in international relation or even curbing Pakistan’s belligerent foreign policy. Under PM Modi, India has achieved a new sense of dignity and status in the international arena, as well as, in the South Asian region. PM Modi has successfully checked the Chinese advancement in Doklam and insulated Bangladesh and Nepal from falling into the hands of China. PM Modi’s great leadership has been acknowledged at world level as evident from Trump’s exemption of India from US sanctions, which would ensure that Indian import of oil from Iran would continue without interruption. This is indeed a major success of PM Modi ’s foreign policy. Thus, in all probability, a 'muscular foreign policy' with assertive Indian nationalism is likely to yield good electoral dividends for PM Modi. (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL.)

Under PM Narendra Modi's leadership, India has earned significant status in global arena

PM Modi addresses 25 lakh security guards across the country

India's National War Memorial now open

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday launched the University of Ladakh, the first-ever varsity in the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir.

The Jammu region has four universities besides an IIT and an IIMC, while the Kashmir Valley has three universities and a National Institute of Technology (NIT).

After the inauguration, Modi said Lakhah now has first cluster university comprising degree colleges of Leh, Kargil, Nubra, Zanskar, Drass and Khaltsi.

The university will have administrative offices in Leh and Kargil, he said.

On December 15, the Jammu and Kashmir administration had approved the establishment of the first university in the Ladakh region.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday launched the University of Ladakh, the first-ever varsity in the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir. The Jammu region has four universities besides an IIT and an IIMC, while the Kashmir Valley has three universities and a National Institute of Technology (NIT).

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday launched the University of Ladakh, the first-ever varsity in the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir. The Jammu region has four universities besides an IIT and an IIMC, while the Kashmir Valley has three universities and a National Institute of Technology (NIT). After the inauguration, Modi said Lakhah now has first cluster university comprising degree colleges of Leh, Kargil, Nubra, Zanskar, Drass and Khaltsi. The university will have administrative offices in Leh and Kargil, he said. On December 15, the Jammu and Kashmir administration had approved the establishment of the first university in the Ladakh region.

PM Narendra Modi inaugurates first-ever university in Ladakh

As the BJP faces heat over the Citizenship Bill in the northeast, Prime Minister Narendra Modi&nbsp;Tuesday said his party will always protect the interests of Assam.

Taking to Twitter, he also thanked the people of the state for supporting the Bharatiya Janata Party in elections to three tribal autonomous councils.

"Gratitude to my sisters and brothers of Assam for the strong support to @BJP4Assam in polls to three Tribal Autonomous Councils in the state.

The @BJP4India is fully committed towards the development and prosperity of Assam," he said.

The BJP has won several seats in the autonomous council polls.

Modi said the government&nbsp;will "always protect the interests of the state. "

"Several initiatives of the central and Assam government have contributed towards transforming lives of the citizens of Assam," he wrote.

Several BJP allies in the northeast will meet in Guwahati Tuesday against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019.

As the BJP faces heat over the Citizenship Bill in the northeast, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday said his party will always protect the interests of Assam.

As the BJP faces heat over the Citizenship Bill in the northeast, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday said his party will always protect the interests of Assam. Taking to Twitter, he also thanked the people of the state for supporting the Bharatiya Janata Party in elections to three tribal autonomous councils. "Gratitude to my sisters and brothers of Assam for the strong support to @BJP4Assam in polls to three Tribal Autonomous Councils in the state. The @BJP4India is fully committed towards the development and prosperity of Assam," he said. The BJP has won several seats in the autonomous council polls. Modi said the government will "always protect the interests of the state. " "Several initiatives of the central and Assam government have contributed towards transforming lives of the citizens of Assam," he wrote. Several BJP allies in the northeast will meet in Guwahati Tuesday against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019.

Citizenship Bill: PM says BJP will always protect interests of Assam

South Africa-India delegation level talks underway

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu said Tuesday that though<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/on-vajpayees-95th-birth-anniversary-memorial-sadaiv-atal-to-be-inaugurated-in-delhi-186260"> former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee</a> took a lot of initiatives to have a "proper friendship" with <a href="http://www.wionews.com/pakistan">Pakistan</a>, the latter has continued with its "old disease" of funding terror.&nbsp;

While addressing an event to commemorate the 94th birth anniversary of Vajpayee, Naidu said even Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited leaders of all SAARC countries for his swearing-in ceremony.&nbsp;

He recalled Vajpayee's statement that 'You can change your friends but you cannot change your neighbours. India wants to be friendly with all countries'.&nbsp;

"That is why Narendra Modi invited all SAARC countries for his swearing-in and all came. We want to have a friendship with all, including Pakistan. We can work together. We want to live together happily. We want to progress together but unfortunately, they are continuing with their old disease of aiding, inhabiting and funding terror. They must give it up," he said.&nbsp;

Lahore bus yatra, Agra Talk, even earlier Samjhauta Express all the initiatives were taken by Vajpayee to have a proper friendship with Pakistan, he said.&nbsp;

Naidu said Vajpayee led the country ably through difficult times. He said despite the world imposing restrictions on India, he successfully conducted nuclear tests in Pokhran in 1998, which was also depicted on the celluloid.&nbsp;

"It was the time when the country gave a fitting reply in the Kargil war and also overcame devastation caused during the Gujarat earthquake in 2001. The attack on Parliament was a testimony to how dangerous cross-border terrorism could be," he said.&nbsp;

The vice-president said the coming generations will remember Vajpayee for bringing connectivity revolution and paving the way for development and growth.&nbsp;

"He will be remembered after Sher Shah Suri for connectivity air connectivity, rail connectivity, rural connectivity, port connectivity... He brought such political connectivity in the country and brought 23 political parties of the country together," Naidu added.&nbsp;

On the importance of Good Governance Day that is being observed on the birth anniversary of Vajpayee, Naidu said taking care of the needs of the poor and downtrodden and keeping people at the centre of public administration was the key element of governance.&nbsp;

A 'bhajan sandhya' was organised here on the occasion of birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who passed away on August 16 this year. Singer Daler Mehndi rendered devotional songs on the occasion.&nbsp;

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu said Tuesday that though former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee took a lot of initiatives to have a "proper friendship" with Pakistan, the latter has continued with its "old disease" of funding terror.

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu said Tuesday that though former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee took a lot of initiatives to have a "proper friendship" with Pakistan, the latter has continued with its "old disease" of funding terror. While addressing an event to commemorate the 94th birth anniversary of Vajpayee, Naidu said even Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited leaders of all SAARC countries for his swearing-in ceremony. He recalled Vajpayee's statement that 'You can change your friends but you cannot change your neighbours. India wants to be friendly with all countries'. "That is why Narendra Modi invited all SAARC countries for his swearing-in and all came. We want to have a friendship with all, including Pakistan. We can work together. We want to live together happily. We want to progress together but unfortunately, they are continuing with their old disease of aiding, inhabiting and funding terror. They must give it up," he said. Lahore bus yatra, Agra Talk, even earlier Samjhauta Express all the initiatives were taken by Vajpayee to have a proper friendship with Pakistan, he said. Naidu said Vajpayee led the country ably through difficult times. He said despite the world imposing restrictions on India, he successfully conducted nuclear tests in Pokhran in 1998, which was also depicted on the celluloid. "It was the time when the country gave a fitting reply in the Kargil war and also overcame devastation caused during the Gujarat earthquake in 2001. The attack on Parliament was a testimony to how dangerous cross-border terrorism could be," he said. The vice-president said the coming generations will remember Vajpayee for bringing connectivity revolution and paving the way for development and growth. "He will be remembered after Sher Shah Suri for connectivity air connectivity, rail connectivity, rural connectivity, port connectivity... He brought such political connectivity in the country and brought 23 political parties of the country together," Naidu added. On the importance of Good Governance Day that is being observed on the birth anniversary of Vajpayee, Naidu said taking care of the needs of the poor and downtrodden and keeping people at the centre of public administration was the key element of governance. A 'bhajan sandhya' was organised here on the occasion of birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who passed away on August 16 this year. Singer Daler Mehndi rendered devotional songs on the occasion.

Pakistan has continued with its 'old disease' of funding terror: Venkaiah Naidu

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/kamal-nath-sworn-in-as-madhya-pradesh-chief-minister-184795">Kamal Nath sworn in as Madhya Pradesh CM, </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/kamal-nath-sworn-in-as-madhya-pradesh-chief-minister-184795">first</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/kamal-nath-sworn-in-as-madhya-pradesh-chief-minister-184795"> act is to sign off on farm loan waiver</a>

Congress leader Kamal Nath who has held several portfolios in the Union cabinet&nbsp;was sworn in as the 18th chief minister of Madhya Pradesh on Monday.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/maldives-president-solih-pm-modi-pledge-to-renew-ties-in-joint-statement-184786">India offers </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/maldives-president-solih-pm-modi-pledge-to-renew-ties-in-joint-statement-184786">Maldives</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/maldives-president-solih-pm-modi-pledge-to-renew-ties-in-joint-statement-184786"> $1.4 billion in aid</a>

India has offered $1.4 billion in aid to the Maldives. "Our country recognises the long-standing generosity of Indian people," Maldives foreign minister Abdullah Shahid told WION.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/bhupesh-baghel-sworn-in-as-chhattisgarh-cm-184861">Bhupesh Baghel sworn in as Chhattisgarh CM</a>

Bhupesh Baghel has served as Congress party chief for Chattisgarh and is also an MLA from Patan, he is credited for bringing the party back to power after 15 years in oblivion.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/1984-anti-sikh-riots-congress-leader-sajjan-kumar-sentenced-to-life-imprisonment-to-surrender-by-december-31-184695">1984 anti-Sikh riots: Congress leader Sajjan Kumar sentenced to life imprisonment</a>

Sajjan Kumar has been sentenced to life imprisonment. He has to surrender by December 31, 2018.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/what-next-for-brexit-four-main-scenarios-184840">What next for Brexit? Four main scenarios</a>

Here are the four main scenarios facing Britain while the clock ticks down to March 29, 2019, the day it is scheduled to depart the European project after 46 years.

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Kamal Nath sworn in as Madhya Pradesh CM, first act is to sign off on farm loan waiver Congress leader Kamal Nath who has held several portfolios in the Union cabinet was sworn in as the 18th chief minister of Madhya Pradesh on Monday.

Kamal Nath sworn in as Madhya Pradesh CM, first act is to sign off on farm loan waiver Congress leader Kamal Nath who has held several portfolios in the Union cabinet was sworn in as the 18th chief minister of Madhya Pradesh on Monday. India offers Maldives $1.4 billion in aid India has offered $1.4 billion in aid to the Maldives. "Our country recognises the long-standing generosity of Indian people," Maldives foreign minister Abdullah Shahid told WION. Bhupesh Baghel sworn in as Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel has served as Congress party chief for Chattisgarh and is also an MLA from Patan, he is credited for bringing the party back to power after 15 years in oblivion. 1984 anti-Sikh riots: Congress leader Sajjan Kumar sentenced to life imprisonment Sajjan Kumar has been sentenced to life imprisonment. He has to surrender by December 31, 2018. What next for Brexit? Four main scenarios Here are the four main scenarios facing Britain while the clock ticks down to March 29, 2019, the day it is scheduled to depart the European project after 46 years.

News brief: Big stories of the day

&nbsp;India expects Saudi Arabia to ramp up investments in several sectors including technology, farm and energy over the next couple of years, a senior Indian official said, after a meeting between Saudi Crown <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-meets-mbs-on-g20-sidelines-discussed-ways-to-boost-india-saudi-economic-ties-180320">Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Prime Minister Narendra Modi</a>.

The two men met on the sidelines of the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/g20-summit-a-day-of-trilaterals-for-india-180323">G20 conference</a> in Buenos Aires and agreed to increase economic cooperation.&nbsp;

"We expect that in the next 2 to 3 years there will be significant scaling up of Saudi investments in India," said Indian Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale, providing a readout of the meeting.

India expects Saudi Arabia to ramp up investments in several sectors including technology, farm and energy over the next couple of years, a senior Indian official said, after a meeting between Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

India expects Saudi Arabia to ramp up investments in several sectors including technology, farm and energy over the next couple of years, a senior Indian official said, after a meeting between Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The two men met on the sidelines of the G20 conference in Buenos Aires and agreed to increase economic cooperation. "We expect that in the next 2 to 3 years there will be significant scaling up of Saudi investments in India," said Indian Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale, providing a readout of the meeting.

Expect significant scaling up of Saudi investments: India

ASEAN Summit: PM Modi to attend summit in Singapore

PM Modi visits Kedarnath on Diwali

From hugs to holiday home visits: PM Modi's personal touch to diplomacy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said he had wanted to make Gujarat like South Korea when he was chief minister of the state.&nbsp;

Modi made his comment at the Uttarakhand Investors' Summit held in Dehradun on Sunday.&nbsp;

"Our states have more power than many countries in the world. Compared to many small countries, our states have more potential. I still remember when I became the Chief Minister of Gujarat for the first time on October 7, 2001, I didn't know what the government is, as I lacked experience. I was completely new. So, one journalist came to me and asked such questions so that I give answers which will not allow my journey (as Chief Minister of Gujarat) to take off," ANI quoted Modi as saying at the summit.&nbsp;

"I was asked who I see as my idol for development in Gujarat. Usually, when people are asked this, they say, 'I want to make it like America or like England.' But I gave a different answer," Modi added.&nbsp;

"I was asked who I see as my idol for development in Gujarat. Usually, when people are asked this, they say, 'I want to make it like America or like England.' But I gave a different answer to him. I said that I want to make it (Gujarat) like South Korea. The journalist didn't know anything. Later I explained to him that the population of Gujarat and South Korea are similar... I said that I have studied it so precisely that if we move towards that direction then we will not stop," Modi said.&nbsp;

At the summit, Modi added that the government was modernising 400 railway stations and building a 100 new airports and helipads.&nbsp;

Finally, he added that his government had improved the country's tax system.&nbsp;

"We have improved the tax system in the country. We are trying to make the tax system more swift and transparent. Doing business has become easier due to Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. The banking system has also got strengthened. Potential, policy and performance, these are the sources of progress," ANI quoted Modi as saying.&nbsp;

(With inputs from ANI)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said he had wanted to make Gujarat like South Korea when he was chief minister of the state. Modi made his comment at the Uttarakhand Investors' Summit held in Dehradun on Sunday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said he had wanted to make Gujarat like South Korea when he was chief minister of the state. Modi made his comment at the Uttarakhand Investors' Summit held in Dehradun on Sunday. "Our states have more power than many countries in the world. Compared to many small countries, our states have more potential. I still remember when I became the Chief Minister of Gujarat for the first time on October 7, 2001, I didn't know what the government is, as I lacked experience. I was completely new. So, one journalist came to me and asked such questions so that I give answers which will not allow my journey (as Chief Minister of Gujarat) to take off," ANI quoted Modi as saying at the summit. "I was asked who I see as my idol for development in Gujarat. Usually, when people are asked this, they say, 'I want to make it like America or like England.' But I gave a different answer," Modi added. "I was asked who I see as my idol for development in Gujarat. Usually, when people are asked this, they say, 'I want to make it like America or like England.' But I gave a different answer to him. I said that I want to make it (Gujarat) like South Korea. The journalist didn't know anything. Later I explained to him that the population of Gujarat and South Korea are similar... I said that I have studied it so precisely that if we move towards that direction then we will not stop," Modi said. At the summit, Modi added that the government was modernising 400 railway stations and building a 100 new airports and helipads. Finally, he added that his government had improved the country's tax system. "We have improved the tax system in the country. We are trying to make the tax system more swift and transparent. Doing business has become easier due to Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. The banking system has also got strengthened. Potential, policy and performance, these are the sources of progress," ANI quoted Modi as saying. (With inputs from ANI)

Had wanted to make Gujarat like South Korea when I was CM: Modi

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