Modi is the most powerful leader in the world, talks of dictatorship are nonsense, former Australian PM told the truth of India

News India Live, Digital Desk: Former Prime Minister of Australia Tony Abbott Has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the ‘Raisina Dialogue’ held in New Delhi. Through an article, Abbott has strongly attacked those western narratives which try to present India as a ‘dictator’ or ‘authoritarian’ country.

‘Talks about dictatorship are complete nonsense (Total BS)’ Tony Abbott, in his article ‘What Davos Should Be’, said in clear words that those who claim that India has become an authoritarian country under BJP rule, are completely wrong. He said:

There can be no danger of dictatorship in a country where there are fair elections, an independent judiciary and a ‘riotously free media’.

He argued that no dictatorial country would host such a global conference (Raisina Dialogue) where every issue could be debated openly and no one would be suppressed.

Abbott impressed by PM Modi’s ‘humility’ The former Australian PM praised Prime Minister Modi’s working style, calling him probably the third most powerful leader in the world (after the presidents of the US and China). Abbott said:

Hearing Ability: Despite being in power for more than a decade, PM Modi does not have even an iota of ego. They not only lead, but also listen to others.

Eagerness to learn: Abbott noted that Modi is often present at inaugural sessions to listen to the chief guest (like the PM of New Zealand last year and the President of Finland this year), but does not deliver a speech there himself.

Effect of ascetic life: He linked this behavior of PM Modi to his being a ‘Hindu Sanyasi’ in his early life, which keeps him away from the attachment and ego of power.

Raisina Dialogue vs Davos Tony Abbott described India’s ‘Raisina Dialogue’ as better than Switzerland’s famous ‘Davos’ (World Economic Forum). He believes that Davos has become only a gathering of rich people, whereas India’s forum is more dynamic and based on real global issues, where the voice of the ‘Global South’ is given prominence.

India: an emerging democratic superpower Abbott described India as a ‘Democratic Superpower’. He said that India is not only emerging as an alternative to China but is also proving to be a reliable and trustworthy partner on the global stage.