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Author Arundhati Roy Criticizes India's Hosting of G20 as BJP Propaganda Amidst Rising Fascism and Violence Against Minorities

  • India is hosting the G20 summit this weekend, with massive infrastructure projects and propaganda for Prime Minister Modi. Author Arundhati Roy criticizes this as the BJP party hosting the event, not India.

  • Roy says world leaders don't actually care about India's human rights violations against minorities. They are only interested in trade and military deals.

  • The Indian government has conflated itself with the ruling BJP party and Modi. Dissent is being crushed and the country is sliding into fascism.

  • Violence against minorities is now coming from indoctrinated citizens, not just the government. India is entering a dangerous new phase.

  • India is in a precarious state constitutionally and politically. The world is not paying attention to the warning signs as chaos and war could erupt.

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US President Joe Biden and other world leaders are set to visit India in September for the G20 Summit, with multiple hotels in Delhi-NCR being earmarked for attendees.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on the people of Delhi to help ensure the success of the upcoming G20 Summit, despite the inconvenience they may face due to the presence of world leaders in the capital.
India's G20 presidency has shaped its global future and brought the country to the forefront of the international stage, with discussions at the NDTV G20 Conclave focusing on energy transition, clean growth, digital economy, and India's rising global influence.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the B20 Summit in Delhi, where 54 recommendations and 172 policy actions for G20 submission will be discussed.
India's External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, highlighted the importance of addressing the concerns of the global south in promoting economic growth and development during the B20 Summit, stating that India recognized the absence of the global south's voice in the G20 and took steps to rectify this by convening the Global South Summit.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for global collaboration on formulating crypto regulations during the annual G20 summit, advocating for a comprehensive global framework for regulating cryptocurrencies despite India's own lack of regulatory clarity and high taxation.
US Secretary of the Treasury Janet L Yellen will attend the G20 Leaders' Summit in New Delhi to focus on strengthening the global economy, supporting low and middle-income countries, and addressing global challenges such as climate change and pandemics.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized that the theme of India's G20 Presidency, 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam,' is not just a slogan but a comprehensive philosophy derived from the country's cultural ethos. He also highlighted the importance of including the African Union in the G20 and expressed his belief that India will soon be among the top three economies in the world. The G20 Summit, to be held in September, will see increased security measures with 1,500 Delhi Police personnel deployed outside the venue.
India is hosting the G20 Summit in 2023, leading to the beautification of Delhi and temporary train and flight cancellations.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for the United Nations to reform in order to reflect the realities of the 21st century and ensure the representation of important voices, ahead of hosting the G20 summit in India. Modi also expressed support for the African Union to become a full member of the G20.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed India's achievements during its presidency of the G20, highlighting its human-centric model of development and its response to the pandemic, which has gained recognition and appreciation from the international community; he also emphasized the importance of including the Global South and Africa in global affairs and addressing their needs. Additionally, Modi noted India's efforts in promoting renewable energy and the democratization of technology, while acknowledging the challenges of cybercrime and the need for global cooperation. He expressed confidence in India's future economic growth and its potential to become one of the top three economies in the world by 2030 and a developed country by 2047.
The G20 Summit in Delhi will be attended by more than 40 world leaders, including President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, while Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin will not be present.
The Indian government is taking a different approach to the G20 summit, aiming to make it a national endeavor and involve different parts of the country, according to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.
India's hosting of the G20 summit highlights its growing power, but Prime Minister Narendra Modi's divisive religious politics threatens its rise.
India's G20 presidency may be seen as a failure in terms of achieving global consensus, but it has been successful in boosting India's image, promoting its leadership in the "global south," and enhancing the personality cult of Prime Minister Narendra Modi domestically.
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak arrived in India for the G20 Summit, expressing his respect for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his commitment to concluding a trade agreement between the UK and India, while also addressing issues such as Khalistani protests and the Russia-Ukraine war.
President Biden aims to use the G20 summit as an opportunity to strengthen the U.S.'s position as the leader of the global system, boost funding for the World Bank, and counterbalance China's Belt and Road Initiative; meanwhile, a potential strike looms for General Motors and Ford, and the Federal Reserve plans to maintain interest rates while addressing inflation concerns.
Azali Assoumani, President of Comoros and Chairperson of the African Union, arrives in India to participate in the G20 summit, a move supported by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to grant full membership to the African Union, contributing to a more inclusive global framework.
The 18th G20 Summit, hosted by India, will focus on the theme of 'One Earth' and aims to accelerate climate action and achieve net-zero emissions, with over 30 heads of state and international organizations in attendance.
The Group of 20 (G20) is an international organization that aims to unite world leaders around shared economic, political, and health challenges, with its members representing more than 80 percent of the world's economic output. The annual G20 summit brings together finance ministers and heads of state to discuss and address key issues, often culminating in a joint statement of collective action.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged world leaders at the G20 Summit to overcome the "trust deficit" caused by war and emphasized the importance of finding new solutions to global challenges during his opening address. Additionally, he announced that the African Union has been granted permanent membership in the G20.
The G20 reached a consensus and adopted the New Delhi Leaders Summit Declaration, which called for upholding international law, peaceful conflict resolution, and diplomacy.
The G20 summit is set to feature strongmen leaders with human rights concerns, such as Mohammed bin Salman and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, reflecting a recognition that involving these countries is necessary for addressing issues like the Ukraine war and achieving consensus on global agreements.
India has spent ₹4,100 crore on hosting the G20 summit, four times the amount allocated in the budget, while other countries have spent significantly less on previous summits.
The International Monetary Fund's deputy director, Gita Gopinath, congratulates Prime Minister Narendra Modi on successfully hosting the G20 Summit in India, with the leaders discussing various crucial developments and signing a Memorandum of Understanding for the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has proposed hosting a virtual G20 session in November to review the resolutions and recommendations discussed during the recent leaders' summit.
The G20 summit in New Delhi showcased India's growing economic and geopolitical influence, but also highlighted concerns about the country's Hindu nationalist government and its approach to press freedom as journalists were largely restricted from covering the event.
The G20 Summit hosted by India was regarded as a success for the Modi government, and US President Joe Biden emphasized the importance of human rights and the role of civil society and a free press in his discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Biden also expressed the desire for a stable relationship with China and praised Modi's leadership and hospitality.
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor praised the New Delhi Declaration of the G20 members as a diplomatic triumph for India, while also criticizing the ruling party for trying to instrumentalize the event for their own benefit.
The G20 summit in India is expected to deliver a group agreement on the need for stricter global regulation on crypto assets, but the underlying fractures and shifting allegiances may render the focus more noise than substance.
The Indian G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant achieved a historic moment at the G20 Summit by securing 100% consensus on all issues, demonstrating India's ability to bridge between emerging markets and developed countries and bringing multilateralism back to center stage.
The G20 summit in New Delhi saw the admission of the African Union, the launch of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, and an absence of Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin, signaling shifts in the international order and a move towards more inclusive organizations; however, Pakistan must address its internal issues to participate in these global trade networks and have its voice heard on issues like Kashmir.