Saamana Attacks Modi's Foreign Policy and Domestic Issues

Saamana, the Shiv Sena (UBT) publication, has taken aim at Prime Minister Modi's recent international travels to Japan and China, questioning the motivations behind them. The article highlights that Indian expats welcomed the PM with enthusiasm, but also suggests that the true conditions within India were unknown to these individuals. The publication critiqued the PM's domestic standing, citing a loss of credibility and allegations of electoral malpractice. Furthermore, the article questions the relevance of the PM's phone call with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, particularly in light of the ongoing conflict with Russia. Saamana notes that the call occurred as Russia launched an attack, and then criticizes India's diplomatic stance. The article also addresses the Indian economy and the value of the rupee, suggesting that the government's foreign policy lacks substance. The article criticizes Modi's recent trip to China and suggests that there is no indication that relations between China and India will improve, and finally, the publication states that the foreign policy under Modi's leadership is faltering.