PM Modi Out, Jaishankar In? India’s Surprise Strategic Game Plan For Upcoming UN General Assembly

3002 views | Sep 06, 2025, 10:45:31 AM | TOI.in
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PM Modi will not be addressing the UNGA this year, marking a major change in India’s diplomatic approach. Instead, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will represent India and deliver the country’s address. At a time when Donald Trump is escalating tariff pressure, China is asserting dominance, and conflicts rage in Gaza and Ukraine, India’s choice of envoy could carry significant weight. Is New Delhi signaling a more measured, diplomatic voice on the world stage? Or is this simply a tactical shuffle in the busiest global diplomatic calendar?

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