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Former British PM Boris Johnson has written a book on the events of his life. The name of this book is 'Unleashed'. In this memoir, he has praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He wrote that Modi is the change maker leader we need.
Johnson has written a chapter for India in the book. The name of this chapter is 'Britain and India'. In this he has told about the relations between the two countries. His book has been published on 10 October. It is now available in UK bookstores and online.
Johnson also said that former Indian PM Jawaharlal Nehru had told British Queen Elizabeth II that India would always be with Russia.
Johnson has written special stories from his life in the book.
First meeting with Modi was energetic According to news agency PTI, Johnson has written that when he met Modi for the first time, he felt a unique energy. He wrote that he met Modi for the first time in November 2015 when he was the Mayor of London.
We were near Tower Bridge in London. There was a crowd of Modi's supporters in front. Then Modi held my hand and lifted me up. He said something in Hindi. Although I could not understand it, I felt a unique energy. Since then he has been my friend.
– Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson came to India in 2022, where he spun the charkha at Sabarmati Ashram.
Wanted to explain relations with Russia Johnson gave himself credit for initiating the free trade pact between the two countries. Johnson visited India in January 2022. He said that the visit was very successful and boosted his morale. Johnson said that during this visit he also wanted to talk to PM Modi about the dispute between Ukraine and Russia.
Just a month after Johnson's visit to India, Russia attacked Ukraine. Johnson has written that he understands India's policy of non-alignment. Russia has a decades-old relationship with India. India is dependent on Russia for hydrocarbons, but I think it is time for a change.
Russian missiles are proving to be less effective. In such a situation, would India want to depend on Russia for its military weapons? He wrote that the British Defense Ministry is always worried about the increasing proximity with Russia. But I overcame these problems. I have signed agreements with India to work together to increase military assistance.
Nehru had said that India will always support Russia Johnson has also praised Britain's former Queen Elizabeth a lot in the book and has written stories related to her. He has written that Jawaharlal Nehru had told Elizabeth that India would always support Russia. Some things will never change.
Elizabeth II visited India in 1961.
Johnson likes Indian weddings Johnson has written in his book that he likes Indian weddings. He has attended many Indian weddings, as his ex-wife Marina Wheeler is from India. Wheeler's mother was born in India. Johnson had also included British Indians in his cabinet while he was PM. He had made Rishi Sunak and Priti Patel a part of his cabinet. Later Rishi also became the PM of Britain.
Removal from PM's post termed a mistake Johnson called his removal from the post of PM a mistake. He wrote that it was worse than a crime, leave alone for the country, it was a mistake for both Rishi and the party. Referring to the party's recent defeat, he wrote that this has also been proved correct. , Also read this news related to Britain…
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