PM Modi says looked Vladimir Putin in the eye, told him this isn't the time for war
Also Read: PM Modi's outreach to Vladimir Putin helped avert ‘potential nuclear attack’ on Ukraine in 2022: Report “Most of the countries have taken a stand. We are the only one whose position is very clear. We are not on anyone's side, we are in favour of peace.
Therefore, the world has faith that we are the only people who neither speaks of giving arms, nor to fight. I had the guts to look into the eyes of Russian President Vladamir Putin and tell him this is not a time for war. India has created its position (in the world)," said Modi.
Responding to a question on invitations extended to him for various summits scheduled to take place later this year, Narendra Modi said, “It doesn't suit me to talk big. The world knows what the outcome of elections in India will be. Therefore, despite me saying that elections being held, I have received invitations (for events) from June, August and September months.
The groups in all the countries, all of them, including G7, want India's representation in some way." Also Read: PM Modi opposes quota benefits on the basis of religion: ‘Will not let reservations be given to Muslims’ Modi spoke on several other topics and launched an attack on the Congress party. The Prime Minister accused Congress of trying to grab the Muslim vote bank from the regional parties using the quota card. Speaking about the fight against corruption and the opposition's allegations about the Central agencies being used against them, Modi said, “When I came to power, I gave the probe agencies a completely free hand.
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