‘Raised India to heavens’: Former Serbian President hails PM Modi

Former Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for elevating India’s standing on the world stage and delivering “tremendous” achievements, while also highlighting attempts being made by foreign powers to “tear down” the Indian leader despite his massive accomplishments. Vucic, who resigned as Serbia’s President on September 27 to contest the October 25 elections for Prime Minister, made the remarks during a pre-election broadcast, saying efforts to bring popular leaders like him have become an established pattern globally. He tries to follow the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi," Vucic said. "India became so important on the world stage because of him. Became a force. He has done tremendous things, yet they try to tear him down by claiming he failed or don't know what. It has become a pattern," he further said.

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— BJP (@BJP4India) October 7, 2026

 Vucic also took to X on Wednesday to wish PM Modi. “Congratulations, Narendra Modi, on completing 25 years of public service at the highest level. Few people can say they have devoted a quarter of a century to serving their country, first as Chief Minister of Gujarat and then as Prime Minister of India. I know how deeply you care about India and its future, and the world can see how high you have raised India. I wish you many more years of good health, strength and success in serving the great Indian people. India is blessed to have you,” he wrote.
The BJP was quick to seize on the former Serbian president's remarks, projecting them as an endorsement of PM Modi's leadership.  "When world leaders speak like this about our Prime Minister, it says everything. India under PM Modi is rising, and the world is taking notice," the BJP tweeted.