Two Indian warships have emerged victorious from the Strait of Hormuz, a route long dominated by select powers. JD(U) spokesperson Rajiv Ranjan Prasad attributes this feat to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s masterful diplomacy, calling it a ‘positive outcome of his leadership.’
In an IANS interview from Patna on March 15, Prasad turned optimistic about Bihar’s Rajya Sabha polls. ‘NDA is charging ahead to clinch all five seats with overwhelming support. We’re synchronizing efforts via meetings, crushing opposition hopes,’ he declared.
Delving into the Hormuz success, Prasad painted a picture of restricted waters. ‘This strait usually permits only China and Russia. Western or Israeli vessels stay away. But Nanda Devi and Shivalik are sailing back—pure Indian diplomatic triumph under Modi.’
He didn’t spare Congress, mocking Mani Shankar Aiyar’s headline-grabbing antics. ‘Even his own party ignores him. Those wild statements seem like desperate grabs for attention,’ Prasad observed.
Recalling his March 13 statement, Prasad linked the passage to Modi’s call with Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian. Oil shipments have resumed, with 135,000 metric tons delivered, a lifeline for India’s energy needs in choppy international waters.
As global tensions simmer, this episode highlights India’s rising clout. For JD(U) and NDA, it’s momentum heading into elections, with unity as their strongest weapon.