India will play a major role in bringing solutions to the crisis the world is facing:  Shri Narendra Modi

India is capable of becoming Vishwa Guru if 120 crore people and particularly 65% of its youthful population decide to do so: Shri Narendra Modi

Ahmedabad, Thursday: Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi today exuded confidence that India will play a major role in bringing the solution to the crisis the world is facing.

Releasing Bejan Daruwala’s book, titled ‘2012: The End of the World’ at a function here, he said that India is capable of becoming Vishwa Guru if 120-crore people and particularly 65% of its population of the youth decide so.

Describing the author as a dynamic person, Mr. Modi said that basics of astrology in India have been instrumental in revival of India. While the world is embroiled in a number of crises, he said that Indians have inherited from their ancestors the rich cultural traditions and solutions to problems likely to manifest in future.

“I am stranger to astrology, but I agree with Shri Daruwala’s observation that there are possibilities that India can bring solution to the problems, the world is facing at present. This is because the values, India has nurtured, during last many centuries,” Shri Modi said. 

“The world is worried about global warming, but for us Indians, a life attached to nature was embedded in our tradition,” he said.

Shri Modi added, “Shri Jagdishchandra Bose told us that the trees had life, but our rishi munis used to speak about ‘Chhod me Ranchhod’ or ‘Paudhame Parmatma’.”

Shri Modi further said that “till the time, rivers were mother for us, everything was well, but when water turned into H2O, the problems began to arise.” 

“Today Sun is considered as solution of energy crisis. But Surya Namashkar was part of our daily routine since generations,” Shri Modi said.

“The terminology ‘Global village’ is used frequently today, but Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam was part of our tradition suggesting that the entire world is one family,” he said adding that, “this means our country, our tradition offer solutions to the problems of the world. India has strength to rescue the world from crisis.” 

“Even Swami Vivekananda spoke about ‘Jagat Janani’ status of India, while Shri Arvind identified the nation as Vishwa Guru,” Shri Modi said.

On this occasion, Bejan Daruwala in his characteristic humorous style read out his assessment of Mr. Narendra Modi as a leader and thinker.

The Chief Minister later took a round of the exhibition put up at the Kanoria Art Gallery.

 Also watch eminent astrologer Shri Bejan Daruwala’s kind words on Shri Narendra Modi.

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World Leaders Congratulate Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Becoming India’s Longest-Serving Elected Prime Minister
June 09, 2026

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi received warm congratulations from world leaders on the eve of his becoming the longest-serving elected Prime Minister of India. World leaders from across the globe paid tribute to Prime Minister’s transformative governance, his advocacy for the Global South, and his vision of an inclusive and economically dynamic India.

H.E. Anura Kumara Disanayaka, the President of Sri Lanka, in a letter dated 8 June 2026 addressed to the Prime Minister, conveyed the warm congratulations of the Government and people of Sri Lanka to him, stating: “This milestone is a testament not only to your years in office, but also to the trust and confidence that the people of the world’s largest democracy have repeatedly placed in your leadership.” The President also highlighted India’s remarkable economic and social transformation and noted that Prime Minister Modi’s vision has inspired many beyond India’s borders, including Sri Lanka. Prime Minister Modi visited Sri Lanka from 4–6 April 2025, his fourth visit to the island nation, during which he was conferred the Mitra Vibhushana, Sri Lanka’s highest civilian honour accorded to a foreign dignitary. The visit reaffirmed India’s Neighbourhood First policy, with Sri Lanka among the closest beneficiaries of India’s steadfast partnership, including India’s pivotal support during Sri Lanka’s economic difficulties in 2022.

H.E. James Marape, the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, in a personal video message, described Prime Minister Modi as “a role model and an example of leadership”. He also stated - “Lifting over 200 million people out of poverty to good life today is an amazing feat.” Prime Minister Marape expressed Papua New Guinea’s warm friendship and its desire to further consolidate bilateral ties. Prime Minister Modi’s historic visit to Papua New Guinea in May 2023, the first-ever by an Indian Prime Minister, for the Third Forum for India–Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC-III) Summit was a landmark moment in India’s engagement with the Pacific Island nations. The visit underscored India’s role as a committed partner of the Global South.

H.E. Kamla Persad-Bissessar, the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, congratulated Prime Minister Modi on this occassion, noting that “under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, India has evolved as a leading voice on global matters.” She highlighted Prime Minister Modi’s journey from humble beginnings to leading a nation of 1.4 billion people across three terms, and underscored India’s significant achievements in foreign policy, economic growth, infrastructure, and socio-economic development. Prime Minister Modi paid a landmark visit to Trinidad and Tobago from 3–4 July 2025, the first bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister in 26 years, coinciding with the 180th anniversary of the arrival of Indian immigrants to Trinidad and Tobago.