Former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott praised PM Narendra Modi on March 13, 2026, stating he has “managed to resist the hubris of power” after over a decade in office, attributing it to his time as a Hindu monk fostering humility.
Abbott Hails Raisina as Superior Global Forum
Abbott extolled the Raisina Dialogue in Delhi as superior to Davos or Boao, crediting Modi’s vision for a platform featuring open debates with Iran-Israel reps and independent media/judiciary, refuting India’s “dictatorship” claims.
Modi Listens Without Speaking
Abbott highlighted Modi’s attentiveness: last year to New Zealand’s PM, this year to Finland’s President, embodying listening amid power without arrogance.
