In this context discuss the role of culture, diaspora, and democracy as instruments of India's soft power diplomacy. To what extent India has been able to position itself as a smart power?

India is place of birth of many religion including Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism more than thousand language others. This position kept in world map of rich culture. Role of culture: i Ensure direct people to people connected. Example - Nepal, Sri-Dawing. ii Help in winning the goodwill of People. Example - Afghanistan people recognise India's effort. iii Ensure efficient & effective leadership coordination. Example - Fiji President and Soda's Foreign Minister return.

i St help in lobbying India's interest in other nation. Example: ISDO India-led nuclear deal. ii It keep in spreading India culture to other region. Example - New York declaration of Diwali as its holiday. iii Source of Remittance for India. Example - $100 Billion Holland bridge current account offer. Role of Democracy: i Both corporation and coordination under like minded values. Example: Summoning India cooperation with VI4 France etc. ii Credibility of India as responsible nation. Example: help getting waiver in NSG.

i Influence decision in India's form. ii Help in creating strategic authority begin initiated with Russia & west. iii Help to generate absorption of government and opportunity. iv Contribution to Global GDP. Example: Many top CEO - Gurgan Richard, Satya Nadela from India. Limitation -> Lack of effective policy of diaspora. Democracy abuse of diasporing in laws of public and closing relationship. -> Costume allegation by west against India's separating Human Right Violation. India need to olive its strength to ensure its position in global.

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