Russian Press Secretary announces Prime Minister Modi will not attend Victory Day celebrations.
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Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India, will be a no-show at the Victory Day Parade in Moscow on May 9, according to Dmitry Peskov, Press Secretary of the President of Russia. Initial reports from the Ministry of External Affairs had confirmed that PM Modi had received an invitation from President Vladimir Putin to join Russia's Victory Day celebrations back in April.
This decision by PM Modi might be due to a mix of diplomatic and security reasons, although the Kremlin hasn't explicitly mentioned a single reason from the Indian government. Ongoing security concerns, such as the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, might have played a significant role in Modi's decision to prioritize domestic security matters over international engagements [2][5].
Additionally, maintaining a delicate balance in diplomatic relations might be another factor at play. Although Defense Minister Rajnath Singh is expected to represent India, PM Modi's absence could reflect an effort to stay neutral amidst global tensions, particularly regarding Russia's stance following the Ukraine conflict [1].
A possible meeting with President Putin later this year could have also influenced Modi's decision, as it might have been more strategic to reserve the discussion for a one-on-one setting rather than participating in a multilateral event [1]. The Ministry of External Affairs had previously stated that they would announce India's participation at an appropriate time, suggesting a calculated diplomatic approach [1][5].
Meanwhile, Chinese President Xi Jinping's confirmed attendance contrasts with India's decision, highlighting the differing strategic priorities between these two nations [5].
- Even though Dmitry Peskov, the Press Secretary of the President of Russia, confirmed that Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India, won't attend the Victory Day Parade in Moscow on May 9, initial reports from the Ministry of External Affairs had confirmed that PM Modi had received an invitation from President Vladimir Putin to join Russia's Victory Day celebrations back in April.
- Narendra Modi's decision to not attend the Victory Day Parade might be due to a mix of diplomatic and security reasons, as ongoing security concerns in India, such as the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, might have played a significant role.
- While Defense Minister Rajnath Singh is expected to represent India, PM Modi's absence could also reflect an effort to stay neutral amidst global tensions, particularly regarding Russia's stance following the Ukraine conflict.
- Chinese President Xi Jinping's confirmed attendance at the Victory Day Parade contrasts with India's decision, highlighting the differing strategic priorities between these two nations.
