New Delhi: TV9 Network’s flagship thought platform, ‘What India Thinks Today (WITT) Summit 2026’, returns with its fourth edition, serving not just as a stage for dialogue, but as a convergence point for ideas, ambition, and action. Scheduled for 23-24 March, 2026, the summit commences with the keynote address delivered by the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi. This is the Prime Minister’s third time gracing the stage of TV9’s signature thought festival.
A global power amidst global uncertainties
In his distinguished address the Prime Minister talked about a spate of issues, touching among other things, the war in West Asia, India’s economic rise, government’s recent developmental work, and the country’s unity in the face of various crises, both recent and past.
A major point raised by the Prime Minister in the address was the current war in West Asia and the uncertainties it is causing globally. He lauded the spirit of unity, policy and strategy the country has shown, catching the world in surprise. Despite the global turbulence that has commenced since February 28, India has stayed firm on the path of progress and development. India has shown its relationship building, decision making and crisis management capacity in these turbulent 23 days.
Talking of India’s foreign relations, the Prime Minister talked of the extraordinary and unimaginable bridges it has built around the world. Be it the Gulf or the Global West, the Global South or our neighbours, India is a trusted partner of all, underlining this spirit the Prime Minister remarked when asked who we stand with, we reply, “We stand with India.”
We stand with peace and conversation, the Prime Minister exclaimed. Stressing our achievements even during this time of global uncertainty, the Prime Minister talked about how even though global supply chains are swaying, India has presented a model of diversification and resilience. In line with, be it energy, fertilisers or essential goods, India has ensured that its citizens face minimal pressure and discomfort.
Prime Minister Modi further explained that while current global wars are taking place far from India’s borders, it is impossible that no country can stay untouched from its consequences. Meanwhile India despite global turbulence has kept the speed of its progress consistent and secure.