Modi Detects True Enemy of India

(MENAFN) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that his nation’s real adversary is not another country, but reliance on foreign powers.

During an event in Gujarat, where he inaugurated maritime projects valued at over $40 billion, Modi remarked that India is “progressing with the sentiment of being a global friend” and does not face any significant enemies.

“In the true sense, if we have any enemy, it is dependence on other countries,” he explained.

Modi underscored the importance of self-sufficiency for India to attain prosperity and maintain “peace and stability.”

He advocated increasing domestic production while reducing reliance on external actors.

“If we remain at the mercy of others, our self-respect will also be hurt… We cannot risk our future generations on others,” he stated.

Focusing on the maritime sector, Modi encouraged the revitalization of domestic shipbuilding and high-tech industries. He pointed out that fifty years ago, Indian ships handled 40% of the country’s overseas trade, compared with only 5% today.

He highlighted that billions of dollars paid each year to foreign shipping companies now rival the nation’s defense budget, noting that this dependence has already caused substantial setbacks.

“Whether chips or ships, we need to make them in India,” Modi emphasized.

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