Abstract
Indian elections have never focused on foreign policy, but the results have an impact on foreign policy. The elections affect the policy-making process, the ideology and worldview of the ruling government, and the fate of politicians and political parties. India wants to lead and influence important global issues through major power diplomacy. It also wants to lead countries in the Global South through Vishwa Bandhu and establish its desired order. Although the election results were not satisfactory, Modi still wants to implement his ideal foreign policy. Precisely because domestic affairs are limited by the coalition government, the Modi government must show achievements in diplomacy, fully implement foreign policies that have not been completed in the past, strive for an impressive governance report card with the image and influence of a major power, and obtain better results in the form of winning multiple seats in the next election.
The BJP’s adoption of the concept of “friend of the world”, which portrays India as a peacemaker, provider of humanitarian aid and architect of world solutions, also shows the party's attempt to solidify Modi as the leader of India's continued global rise, by appealing to voters’ national pride and their desire for international recognition. However, in the absence of a major victory, these ambitious goals may also constrain the implementation of India's foreign policy.
Keywords: Vishwa Bandhu, Great Power Diplomacy, Indian Diplomacy, Bharatiya Janata Party, Non-Alignment