2024-04-23 22:39:13
Moscow: Russian political philosopher Alexander Dugin has expressed his views regarding a united India. In this article he has revealed Russia‘s thinking regarding the rise of India. According to Dugin, India is emerging as a new global hub before our eyes. In his article, he has also expressed happiness about the fast pace of India’s economy. Dugin wrote that today people of Indian origin are playing a big role all over the world. In Western countries, Alexander Dugin is regarded as Russian President Vladimir Putin’s philosopher. Alexander Dugin’s full name is Alexander Gelievich Dugin. Western countries allege that Dugin is a staunch supporter of fascist ideology.
Important points of Dugin’s article
Economic Development: India is currently the fastest growing economy globally with 8.4% GDP growth in 2023. It is projected to be the third largest economy by 2027.
Global Impact: People of Indian origin are gaining significant influence all over the world. Controlling many major areas including Silicon Valley. Individuals like Rishi Sunak and Vivek Ramaswamy are playing prominent roles in the politics of Britain and America.
Political changes: The Bharatiya Janata Party ended the long-standing dominance of the Indian National Congress when it came to power in 1996. In his article, he has called BJP a right-wing party and Congress a left-leaning party. “It reflects a shift from left-leaning to right-conservative governance,” he wrote.
Cultural and ideological changes: Under the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the official name of India was changed to its Sanskrit version “Bharat”, indicating a move towards a conservative and traditional ideology.
Decolonization and sovereignty: Modi’s administration focuses on “decolonization of the Indian mind” and promoting India as a Vedic civilization-state, aiming for full sovereignty.
Geopolitical Strategies: Despite alliances with the US and Israel, India faces challenges with China and has deepened ties with the Islamic world. This strategy reflects China’s historical rise using globalization to strengthen sovereignty.
External opposition: Figures such as American businessman George Soros have opposed Modi’s policies, which have inflamed social and ethnic tensions within India.
Russian Perspective: Russia recognizes the changes in India and advocates maintaining balanced relations with both India and China to promote a multipolar world order.