• Modi Is on Fire’ Global Leaders Acknowledge India’s Economic Surge: Gaurav

JAMMU: Gaurav Gupta, BJP Spokesperson and Convener, International Affairs, Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory, said that European Commission President Ms. Ursula von der Leyen’s description of the India–European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as the “Mother of All Deals”, coupled with resounding global endorsements at Davos 2026, is a decisive global validation of New India’s economic strength, diplomatic credibility, and strategic centrality under the visionary and decisive leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.

Gupta said the India–EU FTA, now on the verge of finalisation, will create an unprecedented market of nearly two billion people, representing almost one-fourth of global GDP, and will redraw the global trade map by firmly placing India at the heart of the world economy.

“This historic agreement will turbocharge exports, strengthen resilient supply chains, and unlock massive opportunities for Indian businesses particularly MSMEs, startups, youth, and innovators while deepening collaboration in clean energy, defence manufacturing, advanced technologies, and sustainable growth,” he asserted.

Highlighting Europe’s strategic confidence in India, Gupta said the forthcoming State Visit of European Council President Mr. Antonio Luís Santos da Costa and European Commission President Ms. Ursula von der Leyen, who will attend India’s 77th Republic Day celebrations as Chief Guests, is a powerful diplomatic statement in itself. He added that the co-chairing of the 16th India–EU Summit with Prime Minister Modi will provide a clear, results-driven roadmap for a future-oriented strategic partnership.

Gupta underlined that this breakthrough is the direct outcome of Prime Minister Modi’s bold economic reforms, investor-friendly ecosystem, policy stability, and proactive global diplomacy, which have transformed India into a trusted, reliable, and indispensable global partner.

Reinforcing this global sentiment, Gupta referred to remarks from Davos 2026, where S4Capital Chairman Martin Sorrell unequivocally stated, “Modi is on fire,” describing India as a rare pocket of growth amid a slowing global economy.

“At a time when global growth hovers below 3 percent and majorIndia–EU FTA, Davos Endorsement Show Modi’s India Is Unstoppable: Gaurav Gupta” economies struggle, India is projected to grow at around 6 percent, placing it among the strongest-performing major economies in the world,” Gupta said.

“Today’s developments send an unmistakable message,” Gupta concluded. “Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is not merely participating in global affairs it is shaping the global economic order with confidence, credibility, and conviction.”

In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

We at JK Monitor are profoundly saddened by the sudden demise of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan.IN LOVING MEMORY Dr Priya Ranjan

A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

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