Modi's Parliamentary Diplomacy: A New Paradigm in Global Diplomatic Communication

In today's intricate world of strategic narratives and global perception battles, India has emerged not merely as a participant but as a powerful orator on the world stage—speaking with coherence, confidence, and conviction.

- PROF RAGHAVENDRA P. TIWARI

At the heart of this transformation lies a bold and innovative diplomatic communication strategy meticulously crafted by PM Narendra Modi. One of its most interesting facets is India's deployment of multi-party parliamentary delegations on international platforms—a move that embodies India's civilizational philosophy of inclusivity and democratic resilience, while effectively countering adversarial propaganda, particularly from Pakistan.

A UNIFYING STRATEGY ROOTED IN INDIAN PHILOSOPHY

By sending a diverse group of Members of Parliament—representing different political parties, castes, communities, religions, genders, and regions—India sends a deliberate and powerful message: on matters of national interest, India stands united. This inclusivity reflects the timeless Indian ethos encapsulated in the Sanskrit shloka: "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam"—"The world is one family."

This profound concept of universal kinship, paired with Sarva Dharma Sambhava (equal respect for all religions), forms the foundation of India's diplomatic philosophy. Empowering opposition leaders and minority voices to represent India globally reinforces the notion that India's democracy is not only vibrant and mature but capable of healthy internal debate without losing external coherence. This is a remarkable model of unity without uniformity, reflecting a political maturity that is rare in the international diplomatic arena.

The influence of India's spiritual and civilizational ethos, drawing strength from the legacy of the Tenth Guru, Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. His Zafarnama stands out not merely as a historical document, but as a timeless expression of courage, truth, and righteous resistance. Modi appears to have internalized the message of the Zafarnama, where moral authority is upheld even in the face of imperial power. This reflects a timeless wisdom of the Bhartiya Gyan Parampara, as the Taittiriya Upanishad reminds us: