PM Modi Slams Congress as 'Parasite' Relaunching 'Failed Product
Addressing a prominent television news summit in New Delhi on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a trenchant critique of the political opposition while outlining India's strategic worldview amid escalating geopolitical shifts, technological disruption, and global economic fragmentation. Targeting Congress leader Rahul Gandhi without naming him directly, the Prime Minister questioned how long the opposition intended to repeatedly re-launch a "failed product" in national politics, asserting that certain political factions have grown so resentful following electoral defeats that they actively harbor dreams of societal chaos. Describing the Congress party's political approach as parasitic—alleging that it thrives by arresting collective growth and attempting to dismantle core constitutional frameworks—Modi contrasted domestic political obstructionism with India's long-term developmental blueprint toward achieving "Developed India 2047" (Viksit Bharat), emphasizing that a self-reliant India serves as a stabilizing anchor for an increasingly polarized world.
Invoking Chanakya’s 'Matsya Nyaya': Countering the Rule of the Jungle in Modern Geopolitics
Elevating his address to the global stage, Prime Minister Modi cited ancient Indian philosopher and strategist Chanakya, invoking the classical Sanskrit aphorism "Apraneetha tu Matsya Nyayamudbhavayati" to sound a stark warning against unchecked international aggression. Explaining the ancient doctrine, Modi observed that when legal deterrence, balanced governance, and multilateral frameworks collapse, Matsya Nyaya—the law of the fish, wherein predatory big fish devour smaller fish—inevitably takes hold across the geopolitical landscape. Asserting that India stands resolutely against such law of the jungle, the Prime Minister highlighted New Delhi’s proven track record of crisis leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic, where the country honored its global commitments by supplying critical medicines to over 100 sovereign nations and distributing free life-saving vaccines to economically vulnerable states to prevent systemic exploitation and bridge glaring global inequalities.
UN Structural Inertia: Calling Out Weaponized Supply Chains and Championing the Global South
Turning to international governance, Prime Minister Modi argued that post-World War II multilateral architecture, centered around the United Nations, is struggling to keep pace with modern complexities where trade routes, supply chains, cutting-edge technology, and maritime sea lanes are increasingly being weaponized as instruments of geopolitical pressure. Emphasizing that changing problems require upgraded solutions rather than archaic operational habits, Modi stressed that true international cooperation cannot be restricted to peaceful eras but must deliver tangible relief during acute global flashpoints and economic disruptions. Reaffirming India’s commitment to mainstreaming the collective voice and economic aspirations of the Global South, the Prime Minister declared that India’s economic ascent and technological prowess under Viksit Bharat 2047 are not merely domestic milestones, but an enduring guarantee for a more equitable, rule-based global order.
