Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said India has emerged as a “trusted voice for global peace” under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, citing Russian President Vladimir Putin’s appreciation of Modi’s efforts to help end the Ukraine conflict.

In a post on X on Gandhi Jayanti, Shah said Putin’s remarks praising the Prime Minister’s efforts towards global peace were a matter of pride for Indians. He also noted that Putin’s statement came on the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, who spread the message of peace and non-violence.