Putin Praises India's Independent Foreign Policy Under Modi

Putin praises PM Modi's leadership, says India is directed by national interests and tries to make its own decisions.

Shashi Tharoor agrees, says India has been self-directed since Independence under Nehru who refused to join any blocs.

Tharoor quotes Putin saying India's leadership is self-directed and led by national interests.

Putin slams West for trying to admonish countries like India that don't toe their line.

India is a powerful country that is growing stronger under PM Modi, says Putin.