In a diplomatic bombshell that’s got everyone talking, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has officially backed out of Russia’s massive May 9 Victory Day parade—and the timing couldn’t be more jaw-dropping.
Vladimir Putin rolled out the red carpet, but Modi? He just walked right past it.
According to Kremlin officials, India will still show face—but not at the highest level. Translation: Modi’s skipping the party, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh might go in his place.
Victory Day isn’t just any event—it’s Russia’s most symbolic military celebration, commemorating their World War II win over Nazi Germany. Every year, world leaders line up for photo ops, parades, and Putin-powered patriotism.
But this year? No Modi. No handshake. No India on the front row. Sources didn’t give a reason—but let’s be honest, the global stage is sizzling.
Tensions are boiling between India and Pakistan. Modi’s already been invited to Islamabad for the SCO summit later this year, and that invite is already under a political microscope.
Plus, let’s not forget—Modi was just in Moscow last July, cozying up to Putin and warning:
“War is not the solution.”
That alone raised eyebrows in Western circles. Now this? Whether it’s strategic silence or just savvy scheduling, Modi’s absence speaks volumes. And social media? Already losing it.
“Modi avoiding Putin while Pakistan looms? Something’s brewing,” one user posted on X (formerly Twitter). Another wrote: “India’s playing hard to get—and it’s working.”
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