India’s Jaishankar on global chaos, says, ‘global order from 80 years ago is unravelling’

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar used his convocation address at Symbiosis University to contrast the India of his youth with today’s rapidly changing, opportunity‑rich “Viksit Bharat” that graduates are inheriting. He recalled a pre‑reform era of low growth, shortages, licensing and limited global exposure, and argued that discarding that old socialist model, embracing entrepreneurship, technology and reforms has fundamentally transformed India’s economy, society and international standing. Watch full address here.