Shashi Tharoor highlights India’s growing global influence
PTI, Sep 10, 2024, 1:44 PM IST
Houston: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor emphasised India’s importance as a global economic and political power during a conversation here at Rice University’s Baker Institute.
“India matters,” Tharoor said, stressing that “what happens in India affects a sixth of humanity”.
The Thiruvananthapuram Member of Parliament explained that India, now the third-largest economy in purchasing power parity, can no longer be ignored or underestimated on the world stage.
Delivering a compelling talk on India’s global influence, moderated by David Satterfield, the institute’s director and former US ambassador to Lebanon and Turkiye, Tharoor highlighted how India’s rise as the world’s most populous nation and fastest-growing major economy positions it as a significant player in world affairs.
Tharoor, who was visiting Houston as a prominent author and speaker at the seventh edition of the Jaipur Literature Festival from September 6-8, also addressed the geopolitical challenges faced by India, particularly its relations with China, Pakistan, and the US.
He noted India’s delicate balancing act in these complex relationships while asserting the country’s growing role in shaping the future of the region.
The discussion explored India’s technological advancements, with Satterfield noting the country’s rapid growth in this sector.
Tharoor acknowledged the increasing influence of India’s tech industry, which is driving innovation and economic development, making the country a key player in global trade.
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