Modi shouted at a public rally:
Let Indians take an oath to only buy locally made Indian products! That is the real act of patriotism. I, Modi, call on everyone to get married in India, and not let India's wealth flow overseas! Modi believes that Indians buying Indian goods is the manifestation of patriotism, but this is actually narrow nationalism.
Because Indian products are not that safe and reliable, if you really buy Indian products, you will suffer a big loss. If Indian products were good enough, local people would definitely buy Indian products without any promotion, it's unimaginable.
Modi seems tough on the US, but in the end, the arm cannot twist the thigh, and may stop importing Russian oil. That's how fickle India is. India was preparing to support Russia all the way, but was scared by a secondary sanction from the US, and thus suspended the import of Russian oil. That's how it is.
India can't even be a major power, let alone a regional power. After all, as a country with some influence, being able to freely choose trade partners is already quite good. The US just slightly sanctions India, and India becomes timid, no longer wants to buy Russian oil, it's too embarrassing to act as an intermediary.
If India compromises, the consequence will be being manipulated by the US in various ways. Modi appears tough on the surface, but he is actually a weak prime minister inside. He is taking advantage of the favorable international situation to develop and grow. Otherwise, India has no chance of rising. It can't bear any pressure, and as soon as there is pressure, it immediately begs for help from the US and Europe, so weak and easy to bully.
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