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Maharashtra Political Crisis Live Updates: Former chief minister Uddhav Thackeray congratulated new Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and new deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis after they took oath in Raj Bhavan.
After taking oath, Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde on Thursday, 30 June, along with the new deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis held their first Cabinet meeting.
The Cabinet has decided to call special session of state Assembly for two days – on 2 and 3 July. On the first day of the session, a new Speaker will be elected.
Both the leaders took oath hours after Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Fadnavis declared Shinde as the new CM.
While Fadnavis had earlier decided to stay out of the Cabinet, he took oath as the deputy CM. The development came moments after BJP chief JP Nadda had requested Fadnavis to become the deputy CM of the state.
In a joint press conference, Fadnavis had earlier said that the BJP will support Shinde as the CM, but will himself stay out of the cabinet to ensure smooth functioning of the alliance and the government.
While declaring Shinde as the CM, Fadnavis had said: "The BJP has decided that it will support Eknath Shinde as the chief minister of the state. Eknath Shinde will alone take oath at 7.30 pm today. After the ceremony, further decisions on the expansion of the cabinet will be taken. The cabinet will comprise of the Shiv Sena, the allies, the independents, and the BJP. I will not be a part of the cabinet, but I will take responsibility for the smooth functioning of the alliance and the government. I will provide full support and co-operation to the government."
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Senior Shiv Sena leader earlier said that the faction was saddened by the resignation of the chief minister
All rebel MLAs led by Shinde arrived in Goa on Wednesday night after spending days in Guwahati
The Maharashtra governor on Wednesday accepted Thackeray's resignation and asked him to stay as the caretaker CM.
Thackeray's resignation as CM and MLC came after the Supreme Court refused to say a floor test in the Maharashtra Assembly
The BJP said that the Sena got into an unsustainable alliance with the Congress and the NCP which was never meant to survive
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‘No Need for Floor Test Now’: Governor Koshyari
Maharashtra Assembly Secretary Rajendra Bhagwat informs all state MLAs that according to the Governor's orders, a floor test will no longer be necessary, news agency ANI reported.
Thursday's floor test session slated for 11 am will not be convened, in view of Uddhav Thackeray stepping down as Maharashtra CM and from his MLC post on Wednesday, 29 June.
Maharashtra Governor Accepts Uddhav's Resignation
The governor accepted Uddhav Thackeray's resignation and asked him to continue as the Chief Minister until alternate arrangements were made, Raj Bhavan sources told PTI.
Thackeray met Governor Koshyari at Raj Bhavan at 11.44 pm on Wednesday. After tendering his resignation, he drove back to his residence 'Matoshree'.
'Fadnavis, Shinde to Decide Future Course of Maha Government'
Several BJP legislators and senior leaders gathered at the residence of former Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in Mumbai. Many of them said that Fadnavis will soon helm the state.
Fadnavis and rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde will now decide the next court of action, state BJP chief Chandrakant Patil said on Wednesday night.
Key Highlights of Uddhav's Resignation Speech
I am satisfied that we were able to rename Aurangabad district as Sambhaji Nagar and Osmanabad as Dharashive, as was the wish of Bal Thackeray.
There were some who benefitted a lot, and then they went on to betray the ones who helped them achieve what they have.
The Supreme Court order must be followed. The floor test has been ordered by the governor, and the SC has asked to abide by it.
I thank the governor for upholding democracy and ordering the floor test urgently. But I would appreciate if the pending file of 12 MLCs would also be cleared on priority.
I appealed to the rebels yesterday as well to speak openly about who they have problems with – me? NCP? Congress? If the rebel MLAs had placed demands directly before me and not gone to Surat or any other state, this could have been handled better.
If they get some satisfaction by seeing the son of Bal Thackeray being ousted as the chief minister, so be it. They can consider it to be their achievement. Let's not take away their joy.
I am giving up the post of the chief minister. All of you gave me love and blessings. I am not the one to be cowed down. I don't want shiv sainiks to face any actions tomorrow, so I request all shiv sainiks to not create hurdles for any rebel MLAs.
BJP-Led Govt Under Fadnavis To Make a Comeback?
Former Maharashtra CM and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis being fed sweets by Maharashtra BJP President Chandrakant Patil after Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray resigned from his post.
A day after Uddhav Thackeray resigned as Maharashtra chief minister, all eyes are on Raj Bhavan to see when does Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari invite the BJP to form the next government in the state.
The process for the change of regime in the state, which began with the rebellion of around 40 of 55 Shiv Sena MLAs under Eknath Shinde's leadership, got a boost after BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis met Koshyari on Tuesday night and asked him to order a floor test of the Thackeray government, claiming it had lost majority.
BJP's Devendra Fadnavis, who is expected to make a comeback as chief minister after holding the post from 2014 to 2019, is scheduled to brief media later Thursday on the future course of action, which will include staking claim to form the next government.
Rebel Sena MLAs led by Eknath Shinde, who are now in a luxury hotel in Goa after spending over a week at posh resorts in Surat and Guwahati, are expected to return to Mumbai soon.
It is not yet clear if the Shinde-led group will merge with any party.
BJP leaders were seen distributing sweets, shouting slogans at Mumbai's Taj hotel after Thackeray's resignation.
No Need for Floor Test Now: Maharashtra Assembly Secretary Rajendra Bhagwat
Maharashtra Assembly Secretary Rajendra Bhagwat informs all state MLAs that as per the governor's orders, there is no need for a floor test now, so today's special session will not be convened.
Uddhav's Last Move: Renaming Aurangabad & Osmanabad
In his last move before resigning as chief minister, Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday evening approved the renaming of Aurangabad to Sambhajinagar and Osmanabad to Dharashiv, in an assertion of the Sena's Maratha-Hindutva ideology.
Sambhaji was the eldest son of Chhatrapati Shivaji, the Maratha king after whom the party is named. He was killed on the orders of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, who gave Aurangabad its name in the 17th century. Osmanabad, named after Hyderabad's last ruler Mir Osman Ali Khan, derives its new name, Dharashiv, from sixth-century caves near the city.
Changing the names of the two has been on the Sena's agenda for some time.
Swara Bhasker, Others React to Uddhav's Resignation
Congress MLAs To Meet at Maharashtra Vidhan Bhavan
Congress MLAs will meet at Maharashtra Vidhan Bhavan today to discuss the present political situation in Maharashtra.
Eknath Shinde To Hold Meeting of Rebels at 10 am
Shiv Sena rebel leader Eknath Shinde will hold a meeting of all rebel MLAs on Thursday, 30 June, at 10 am, as per rebel MLA Deepak Kesarkar.
'Will Come Again for Creation of New Maharashtra': BJP's Cryptic Tweet About Fadnavis
"I will come again. For the creation of a new Maharashtra! Jai Maharashtra," a tweet by the Maharashtra BJP, shared with a clip of Devendra Fadnavis, said.
'Shiv Sena Not Born for Power, Power Born for Shiv Sena': Sanjay Raut
"Shiv Sena is not born for power, power is born for Shiv Sena. This has always been Balasaheb Thackeray's mantra. We will work and come to power on our own once again," Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut told reporters on Thursday morning.
"We got emotional yesterday when Uddhav Thackeray resigned as chief minister. Everyone has faith in Uddhav Thackeray. People of every caste and religion support him. Sonia Gandhi and Sharad Pawar trust him," he said.
Raut also stated that he would be appearing before the ED on Friday. He has been summoned by the central agency on 1 July in connection with the Patra Chawl land scam case.
BJP To Hold Series of Meetings in Mumbai Today
The BJP, which is expected to stake claim to form the next government in Maharashtra soon following the resignation of Uddhav Thackeray as the chief minister, will be holding a series of meetings in Mumbai on Thursday to decide the future course of action, where party's state incharge CT Ravi will be present, as per a PTI report which cites sources.
Ravi, who arrived in Mumbai on Thursday morning, will attend a meeting at 'Sagar' bungalow, the official residence of Leader of Opposition Devendra Fadnavis, with senior party leaders.
"While BJP has 106 MLAs of its own and support of some 10 independent MLAs, it will have to undertake a lot of deliberations and negotiations for seat sharing formula with rebel Sena MLAs and independents. It will take some time, but a clear picture would emerge by Friday," Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrakant Patil had said on Wednesday.
'Uddhav Thackeray Sensitive, Should've Faced Trust Vote': Cong's Balasaheb Thorat
"I feel that he (Uddhav Thackeray) should've faced trust vote but he gave his farewell speech at the end of Cabinet meeting itself. Uddhav Thackeray is a sensitive person with simple nature. He did not like a few things, so he resigned," Maharashtra Congress leader Balasaheb Thorat was quoted as saying by news agency ANI.
He state that the party's strategy will be discussed in the meeting on Thursday, 30 June, at the Maharashtra Vidhan Bhavan. He added that there was no dispute within the Congress regarding the name change of Aurangabad to Sambhajinagar.
'No Discussion With BJP on Number of Ministers, Will Happen Soon': Shinde
"There has been no discussion with the BJP about which and the number of ministerial posts, it will happen soon. Until then, please don't believe the ministerial lists and rumors about it," Eknath Shinde said in a tweet.
"Venerable Hindu heart emperor Shiv Sena chief Balasaheb Thackeray's idea of Hindutva, Dharmaveer Anand Dighe Saheb's teachings, overall development of Maharashtra, and development works in the constituencies of MLAs is our focus," he said in another tweet.
BJP Meet Underway at Fadnavis' Residence
A meeting of the BJP core committee is underway at 'Sagar', the residence of former Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis.
Maharashtra BJP incharge CT Ravi, and senior leaders Chandrakant Patil, Girish Mahajan, Praveen Darekar are among those present.
Shinde Leaves Goa for Mumbai
Shiv Sena rebel leader Eknath Shinde has left Goa, where the rest of his followers are camping, and is expected to arrive in Mumbai later today.
"I am going to Mumbai to meet the Maharashtra Governor. All other MLAs are staying in Goa at present," Shinde told reporters.
A day after Uddhav Thackeray's resignation, Shinde is also expected to meet BJP's Devendra Fadnavis.
"There has been no discussion with the BJP about which and the number of ministerial posts, it will happen soon," he had said earlier in the day.
Bombay HC Terms Plea Against Rebel Sena MLAs as 'Politically Induced', Dismisses PIL Against Thackeray
The Bombay High Court on Thursday termed as "politically induced litigation" a PIL filed by seven citizens seeking action against dissident Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde and other rebel MLAs of the party, and said it would hear the plea if the petitioners deposit Rs one lakh as security.
A division bench of Chief Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice M S Karnik also dismissed another public interest litigation (PIL) filed by social worker Hemant Patil seeking registration of an FIR against Sena president Uddhav Thackeray, his son Aaditya Thackeray and party leader Sanjay Raut for "sedition and breach of public peace".
Both the pleas were filed earlier this week.
'Not Our Intention To Remove, Disrespect Uddhav': Rebel MLA
Rebel Shiv Sena MLA Deepak Kesarkar said that removing Uddhav Thackeray was not their intention, and that they did not celebrate his resignation:
"Yesterday CM Uddhav Thackeray resigned. We didn’t indulge in any kind of celebration as removing him was not our intention. We are still in Shiv Sena and it is not our intention to hurt and disrespect Uddhav Thackeray"
"We are extremely saddened by the fact that while we were fighting the Congress and the NCP as our natural opponents, we also had to take up a fight against our own leader. We still respect him as much as we always did. But because our stand was never taken into consideration, the rebellion began."
Kesarkar further said that the rebel MLAs will go to Mumbai on Friday if the swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for then.
'Not Happy That CM Uddhav Has Resigned': Eknath Shinde
"I was chosen as the leader of the Shiv Sena by 50 MLAs and have been authorised to take decisions regarding the group. Will apprise you of the future strategy once I reach Mumbai. I will return to Goa after that" Eknath Shinde told reporters.
"We are not happy that the CM has resigned. The situation just arose. The 50 MLAs had only one demand that we should take Bal Thackeray's idea of Hindutva ahead. If it was paid heed to at the right time, this would not have escalated," he continued.
'Will Form Govt With BJP Soon': Rebel MLA
Speaking to the media, Eknath Shinde said that the Shiv Sena rebels will form a government with the BJP soon. Here are the highlights of his briefing to the media:
"We will form a government with the BJP soon. The date of oath-taking will be decided by the BJP and Devendra Fadnavis. Eknath Shinde has left for Mumbai but let me clarify that he has not gone to negotiate for any big chief ministerial posts."
"We have decided in a meeting that Eknath Shinde is authorised to take all decisions for the betterment of Maharashtra. We are not fighting for any ministerial post. Shinde himself was at a good post in the cabinet and was the Shiv Sena leader."
"Even two days ago, we had give Uddhav an open offer and wrote an open letter to urge him to quit the MVA, following which we will hold discussions with him, but he did not do it. He left it only after the matter reached SC. So, it's not like we betrayed him or the party."
"Shiv Sena will remain as it is. We have not staked claim to the party. There is a difference between a legislative group and a party faction. This battle is about thatvas. The alliance which is being formed now is of those who the people of Maharashtra had originally chosen. So, Sanjay Raut should not use words like backstabbing."
"The less Sanjay Raut speaks, the better."
'You Will Regret This': Sanjay Raut to Rebels
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Thursday said the rebels have chosen their way and there would be no hindrance from the party in the path of the dissidents to associate with the BJP, and the Sena will play the role of constructive opposition to the new government.
"You (rebel leaders) will regret this. Eknath Shinde (the leader of the rebel MLAs) was a staunch Shiv Sainik and worked for the party for many years. Be it (MLAs) Gulabrao Patil, Sandipan Bhumre and many (who are in the Shinde camp) who worked for the party and struggled for it…they have chosen their path," he said.
Without taking the BJP's name, Raut said he is well aware of those responsible for pressuring the Sena legislators, which led to the rebellion in the party.
The Sena rebels have blamed Raut for his visceral statements for widening the gap between them and the leadership.
Responding to this, Raut said, "If I am responsible for making Shiv Sainik a minister then I own it."
'When Someone Misunderstands...': Raj Thackeray's Cryptic Tweet
"When anyone misunderstands good fortune as one's personal accomplishment; therein begins the journey towards one's decline," MNS chief Raj Thackeray said in a cryptic tweet, seemingly aimed towards Uddhav Thackeray.
Eknath Shinde Lands in Mumbai
Shiv Sena rebel leader landed in Mumbai on Thursday afternoon, where he is expected to meet BJP's Devendra Fadnavis.
Shinde had left Goa, where the other rebel MLAs are camping, earlier in the day.
Eknath Shinde En Route to Fadnavis Residence
Rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde is on the way to meet BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis at the latter's residence.
Eknath Shinde Reaches Fadnavis's Home in Mumbai
Eknath Shinde reached BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis's residence, Sagar, in Mumbai soon after landing in the city.
Maharashtra Congress Leaders Meet Uddhav at Matoshree
Maharashtra Congress leaders and MLAs met Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray at Matoshree in Mumbai on Thursday.
Eknath Shinde, Fadnavis En Route to Raj Bhavan
Eknath Shinde and Devendra Fadnavis leave the latter's residence, Sagar, to meet the governor at Raj Bhavan and stake claim to the government.
Devendra Fadnavis Likely to Take Oath Today
Several reports suggested that Devendra Fadvanis will take oath as the chief minister today, with Eknath Shinde as the deputy chief minister.
Eknath Shinde Declared as New CM of Maharashtra
In a joint press conference, Devendra Fadnavis declared that Shiv Sena rebel MLA Eknath Shinde will be the new chief minister of Maharashtra with the support of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Shinde will take oath today at 7:30 pm.
Shinde Declared as CM: Highlights of Fadnavis' Address
In their first joint address, Fadnavis said:
It was expected in 2019 that the BJP will form the government with the Shiv Sena. in 2019. The PM said so in his address as well. However, the Sena changed their stance after the results
They decided to join hands with people ho opposed Hindutva and Veer Savarkar
The MVA tenure saw no development work and a lot of corruption.
Bal Thackeray opposed Dawood, but a minister related to Dawood was not even stripped off his post after being jailed
Uddhav preferred the Congress-NCP leaders over his own people, but I won't comment on it as it is their internal matter
The state needs an alternate government for its stability. With the leadership of Eknath Shinde, BJP and 16 independents have joined hands and have staked claim to the Maharashtra govt by handing over a letter to the Governor
Fadnavis claimed it has the support of over 170 MLAs to form the new government.
Eknath Shinde Addresses Media After Being Declared as CM
In his address, Eknath Shinde said:
The development of the constituencies of my fellow MLAs and the state is my first priority
Several discussions had happened with the party chief (Uddhav Thackeray) over reuniting with our natural allies (BJP).
There are no ambitions for any ministerial posts or any portfolios among the MLAs who are with us
This is the first time ruling leaders had to switch to the Opposition instead of the other way
When 50 MLAs rebel against you, the party needs to introspect
The BJP has over 120 MLAs along with the allies
Even if Devendra Fadnavis does not join the cabinet, I know that the BJP will support us fully
Fadnavis could have become CM going by the numbers but he showed a big heart and I thank him
'Won't Be a Part of Shinde's Cabinet': Fadnavis
Devendra Fadnavis said that he will not be a part of Eknath Shinde's cabinet.
"The BJP has decided that it will support Eknath Shinde as the chief minister of the state. Eknath Shinde will alone take oath at 7.30 pm today. After the ceremony, further decisions on the expansion of the cabinet will be taken. The cabinet will comprise of the Shiv Sena, the allies, the independents, and the BJP. I will not be a part of the cabinet, but I will take responsibility for the smooth functioning of the alliance and the government. I will provide full support and co-operation to the government," he said.
NCP's Jayant Patil Congratulates Eknath Shinde
NCP leader and Former Maharashtra Minister congratulated Eknath Shinde on being declared as the new chief minister of Maharashtra.
श्री. एकनाथरावजी शिंदे यांचे माझ्या व राष्ट्रवादी काँग्रेस पक्षाच्या वतीने मनःपूर्वक अभिनंदन ! महाराष्ट्र हे एक अत्यंत प्रगतिशील राज्य आहे, मुख्यमंत्री म्हणून श्री. एकनाथरावजी यांनी राज्याला अजून नव्या उंचीवर न्यावे, अशा शुभेच्छा मी त्यांना देतो. @mieknathshinde
Fadnavis Should Become Deputy CM, Says BJP JP Chief Nadda
Reacting to Devendra Fadnavis' decision to not be a part of Eknath Shinde's cabinet, BJP chief JP Nadda said: "Former CM and senior BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis declared Eknath Shinde as the new chief minister. He also showed a big heart and said that he will stay out of the cabinet and support the government from the outside. It shows the character of our party and the leaders and proves that we do not work for any post."
"However, the BJP's central leadership has decided that Devendra Fadnavis should be a part of the government. A request has been made to Fadnavis about the same in a personal capacity. The central leadership has conveyed to him that he should take charge as the deputy chief minister and fulfill the wishes of the people of Maharashtra," Nadda added.
Devendra Fadnavis to be Maharashtra Deputy CM: Amit Shah
Home Minister Amit Shah took to Twitter to declare that Devendra Fadnavis will become the deputy chief minister of the state.
Governor Arrives at Venue
Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari arrives at Raj Bhavan ahead of oath-taking ceremony of Eknath Shinde.
Eknath Shinde Sworn In as CM, Devendra Fadnavis as Dy CM
Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde on Thursday, 30 June, took oath as the new chief minister of Maharashtra, hours after Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Devendra Fadnavis declared support for Shinde.
While Fadnavis had earlier decided to stay out of the Cabinet, he took oath as the deputy CM. The development came moments after BJP chief JP Nadda had requested Fadnavis to become the deputy CM of the state.
'Have Obeyed Party's Orders': Fadnavis on Taking Oath as Deputy CM
Taking to Twitter, Devendra Fadnavis said that he took oath as deputy CM on the party central leadership's orders.
PM Modi Congratulates Shinde, Fadnavis
Taking to Twitter, PM Modi said: "I would like to congratulate Shri @mieknathshinde Ji on taking oath as Maharashtra CM. A grassroots level leader, he brings with him rich political, legislative and administrative experience. I am confident that he will work towards taking Maharashtra to greater heights (sic)."
"Congratulations to Shri @Dev_Fadnavis Ji on taking oath as Maharashtra Deputy CM. He is an inspiration for every BJP Karyakarta. His experience and expertise will be an asset for the Government. I am certain he will further strengthen Maharashtra’s growth trajectory (sic)." he added.
Eknath Shinde Changes Profile Picture on Social Media
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde changed his profile picture on Twitter and Facebook to reflect a new image with Bal Thackeray.
Ajit Pawar Congratulates Shinde, Fadnavis
NCP leader and former Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar took to Twitter to congratulate Eknath Shinde and Devendra Fadnavis.
Eknath Shinde, Fadnavis Hold First Cabinet Meet
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde and Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis held the first cabinet meet of the state's new government, in Mumbai.
Eknath Shinde Takes to Twitter to Thank Supporters
Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde took to Twitter to thank his supporters after taking over as the chief minister.
Eknath Shinde's Supporters Celebrate in Thane
‘Didn’t Happen Without Preparation’: Sharad Pawar Congratulates Shinde
NCP chief Sharad Pawar, in his first address after Eknath Shinde took oath as the new Maharashtra chief minister, congratulated the rebel Shiv Sena leader.
He said, "I congratulate Eknath Shinde on his new responsibility. He showed the power of taking such a large number of MLAs to Guwahati. He inspired people to quit Shiv Sena. I don't know if it happened earlier. But it didn't happen without preparation."
"I don't think that the one who led MLAs to Assam had expected more than the post of Dy CM. But in BJP, as per order – be it from Delhi or Nagpur – CM post has been given to Eknath Shinde...The person who was CM and LoP has been asked to take oath as Dy CM. It's shocking."
BJP Has Shown Large Heartedness: Shiv Sena MLA Kesarkar
Shiv Sena MLA Deepak Kesarkar has said that despite having 106 MLAs, the BJP took the decision of making Eknath Shinde the CM.
"It means they have shown large heartedness...As Devendra Fadvanis enters the cabinet, it will be a boost for the cabinet. It'll be a help to get clearances from Delhi," Kesarkar added.
He further said, "Matter of pride, a different day for Maharashtra...Two parties that believe in Hindutva and had parted ways, have come back together...We're back together 2.5 years later. Our 50 MLAs made important contributions. They wanted Shinde sahab as CM, BJP accepted it."
Cabinet Calls State Assembly on 2 July To Elect New Speaker
Maharashtra Cabinet has decided to call special session of state Assembly for two days – on 2 and 3 July.
On the first day of the session, Speaker elections will be completed. Speaker's post is vacant since Nana Patole's resignation.
Former CM Thackeray Congratulates Eknath Shinde, Fadnavis
Former chief minister Uddhav Thackeray congratulated new Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and new deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis after they took oath in Raj Bhavan.
He said in a tweet, "Congratulations to the newly appointed Chief Minister of Maharashtra @mieknathshinde G and Deputy Chief Minister @Dev_Fadnavis G for what lies ahead. I hope you do well for Maharashtra! (sic)"
EAM Jaishankar Congratulates Shinde, Fadnavis
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar tweeted, "Congratulate Eknath Shinde for taking over as Chief Minister of Maharashtra and Devendra Fadnavis as Deputy CM. Wish them all success in their new responsibilities. Confident that their leadership will take Maharashtra forward and contribute to India’s higher standing in the world."