Before the British, India accounted for more than one-fourth of the global GDP. Our economy was strong, culture was flourishing and international trade had made India a global hub of the bullion market.
But, since the British came and started to consolidate their power, we lost all our charm.
Their socio-economic policies ensured that we were one of the poorest nations of the world. The situation changed after independence, when we became the sole decider of our destiny.
We made a sustainable political structure, brought societal backwardness to the developmental tracks and created an economy to feed about 1.4 billion people.
Currently, we are the 5th biggest economy and envisaged to become a developed country by 2047, at the 100th year of independence.
This exponential rise of India has not only helped the country to sustain its large population but also has brought instrumental change in global power dynamics.
Now, almost all countries are rushing to make alliances with the future engine of world growth. They not only want to become a strategic partner but also want to give India the responsibility of world governance.
World Countries Trust India for Global Responsibilities
The 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 77) convened on Tuesday, 13 September 2022 and the high-level General Global Debate started on 20 September 2022.
Considering the upheaval in the global politics, this year a significant change is reflected in the words of the countries. Due to the rise of Global South Countries and decline of trust in western countries, many countries are advocating for overhaul change in the United Nations’ governance structure.
Now, countries are vociferously advocating for democratisation of the UN’s powers.
In the global debate of power distribution of world governance, India has emerged as the most formidable power. Almost every small and big country wants India to be a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and in a leadership role.
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India’s Candidature for UNSC
In the UNGA 77 speech, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov reiterating for India’s membership to the UNSC said, “We see perspective of making Security Council more democratic via representation of countries from Africa, Asia, and Latin America, India and Brazil, in particular, are key international actors and should be counted for permanent membership in council.”
Before Russian FM statement, a senior official of Biden administration supporting India’s candidature to the UNSC had said, “We have historically and continue to stand behind the idea that Germany, Japan and India should be permanent members of the Security Council.”
Furthermore, Portugal Prime Minister Antonio Costa advocating for UN reform said, “We need a representative, agile and functional Security Council that can respond to the challenges of the 21st century without being paralyzed and whose actions are scrutinised by the other members of the United Nations”.
“A security council that incorporates a comprehensive view of security. A security council where the African Continent, Brazil, and India have seats. And where small countries are fairly represented” he added.
During UNGA address, Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa calls for UNSC reform with India, Brazil & Africa at the High table pic.twitter.com/WvUX317bQT
— Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) September 23, 2022
It is also important that Ukrainian President Zelenskyy also bats for India’s candidature for UNSC. In the pre-recorded video address to the UNGA 77, advocating for UN reform, he said, “…And this is what Ukraine is talking about. And have you ever heard such words from Russia? But it is a permanent member of the Security Council. For some reason. For what reason, not Japan or Brazil, not Turkey or India, not Germany or Ukraine. The day will come when this will be resolved…”
Ukraine President Zelenskyy bats for UNSC reforms during his UNGA speech; Mentions India, Japan, Brazil, Germany. pic.twitter.com/vRVKsWLLQM
— Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) September 22, 2022
G4 Countries’ Joint Statement on UN Reforms
Before these individual supports in favour of India, the Foreign Ministers of the G4 countries, Carlos Alberto Franco França of Brazil, Annalena Baerbock of Germany, Yoshimasa Hayashi of Japan and Dr S. Jaishankar of India met on the side-line of UNGA 77 and exchanged views on reform of the UN Security Council.
Highlighting the on-going conflict around the globe as well as increasingly complex and interconnected global challenges, in the joint statement, G4 countries unanimously declared to bring urgent reform in the UN. It also called to update the main decision-making bodies of the organisations.
The statement said, “the inability of the Security Council to effectively address these challenges vividly demonstrate the urgent need for UN Security Council reform in order to better reflect contemporary geopolitical realities, and to enhance its effectiveness and the legitimacy and implementation of its decisions.”
Furthermore, the grouping asked UN organisation to expedite the Inter-Governmental Negotiations (IGN) on the reform of Security Council for both permanent as well as non-permanent members.
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Turkey-Pakistan: Fake Khalifa of Global Islam
Moreover, both UK’s newly selected PM Liz Truss as well as German Chancellor Olaf Scholz talked about India’s cooperation. Appreciating India’s democratic rule, they wished to enhance cooperation with India on world issues.
"We have involved the countries holding the Chairmanship of the African Union and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States in our discussions as the G7, as well as India and South Africa", German Chancellor Olaf Scholz at UNGA pic.twitter.com/oJj8yV8Y6E
— Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) September 22, 2022
"We are deepening our links with fellow democracies like India, Israel, Indonesia and South Africa", UK PM Truss at UNGA address pic.twitter.com/I0hrqiYySr
— Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) September 22, 2022
Other than Turkey and Pakistan, almost every country either in grouping or individually has advocated for India’s global role.
Earlier, Turkey president barking against India raised the Kashmir issue once again at the table of UNGA 77. However this time, he seemed more cautious.
Speaking about Kashmir, he said, “India, Pakistan haven’t established peace. And this is very unfortunate and I hope peace will be established in Kashmir.”
Turkiye President Erdogan hopes for "permanent peace" in Kashmir as he hyphenates India Pakistan during his UNGA address. https://t.co/ou26Rf0Yui pic.twitter.com/GWd4m93RAw
— Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) September 20, 2022
Later on 23rd September, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif once again raked Kashmir issue. His ranting continued, despite the fact that more than three-fourth of the population is dealing with severe flood.
On expected lines Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif rakes Kashmir, slams India, calls for reversal of 5th Aug 2019 special status removal etc etc https://t.co/b4N9SdT0f1
— Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) September 23, 2022
Due to the democratic structure, economic stability and responsible nuclear power, the world sees India with the lenses of formidable power. This frequent discussion of India on the global stage is a recent phenomenon. This is the composite result of the India’s growing social stature on the globe.
The general population of India, who chose a strong and firm decision maker, deserves praise as well. When independent foreign policies are played in a highly polarised world, the leaderships’ credibility becomes important. The Jaishankar- Modi duo seems to provide the same.
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