Recently in an interview with Times Now, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed concerns over foreign interference in Bharat’s Lok Sabha elections. He highlighted attempts by foreign powers to influence the electoral process, stating that these efforts would ultimately fail.
Modi expressed confidence in the resilience of Bharat’s democracy and the determination of its people to resist external influence.
Modi highlighted that the influence of foreign powers would be temporary, asserting that by June 4, when the elections conclude, their attempts would prove unsuccessful.
He lauded Bharat’s democracy, citing the resilience demonstrated by its citizens, particularly after the Emergency period. Modi dismissed foreign attempts to sway Bharatiya voters, likening them to a flickering lamp before its extinguishment.
Echoing Modi’s sentiments, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar criticized Western media for their perceived interference in Bharatiya democracy. Jaishankar accused Western media outlets of portraying themselves as political players in Bharatiya elections rather than impartial observers.
Minister condemned their criticism of Bharat’s democratic process, citing examples such as questioning the timing of elections during a heatwave.
Jaishankar characterized foreign interference as a form of world politics intruding into Bharat’s domestic affairs. He criticized the audacity of foreign entities to opine on Bharat’s governance without consulting its people.
Jaishankar’s remarks underscored the government’s stance on safeguarding Bharat’s sovereignty against external influence.
The ongoing Lok Sabha elections, conducted in seven phases across the country, have witnessed a significant voter turnout. With voting for the third phase scheduled for May 7, over half of the parliamentary constituencies will have completed polling. The results are slated to be announced on June 4, marking the culmination of the electoral process.
The third phase of polling will encompass 94 parliamentary constituencies spread across 12 states and union territories.
States like Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal, along with Gujarat and the Union Territories of Goa, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and Daman and Diu, will participate in this phase.
As Bharat grows through the remaining phases of the elections, the government remains vigilant against any attempts at foreign interference.
Modi’s administration, along with the Election Commission, is committed to ensuring the integrity and fairness of the electoral process, upholding the principles of democracy and sovereignty.
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