Narendra Modi says “this is not an era of war” in commentary urging India to push for peace

Commentator Sanjaya Baru invokes Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s past statement that armed conflict does not belong to the present age, using it to argue that India has a major stake in ending today’s wars. The article points to Russia’s Ukraine war, backed by North Korean troops and Chinese support, alongside the broader Middle East conflict, and says India has felt the fallout through casualties, higher energy and food costs, and disrupted trade. It also notes India maintains ties with all major sides, limiting its ability to mediate. According to the piece, India is seeking a U.N. Security Council seat and will host a BRICS summit, giving it potential opportunities to push for peace.