Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari issued a stark warning on Sunday, stating that the current global geopolitical climate could lead to the outbreak of a World War “anytime.” Speaking at the launch of the book Beyond Borders, Gadkari cited the ongoing Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Iran conflicts as flashpoints pushing the world toward increasing instability.
“The situation is such that there is a possibility of a World War taking place anytime in the backdrop of these two ongoing wars,” Gadkari said at the event. He emphasized that growing authoritarianism and dictatorial approaches by global superpowers are eroding values such as coordination, harmony, and love — cornerstones of peaceful coexistence.
Referring to the heavy human and economic toll of the wars in Europe and the Middle East, Gadkari highlighted the diminishing ability of global governance systems to protect humanity. He added that technological advancements in warfare, particularly the increasing use of missiles and drones, are further exacerbating the dangers, rendering traditional military platforms like tanks and fighter aircraft less relevant.
“Amid all this, it has become difficult to protect humanity. Often, missiles are fired on civilian settlements. This has created a serious problem and there is need to discuss all these issues at a global level,” he said.
The Union Minister called on the international community to urgently deliberate and formulate future policy in light of these escalating tensions. He also invoked India’s spiritual legacy, reminding the audience that the country of the Buddha has historically championed truth, non-violence, and peace on the world stage.
“It won’t be right to say so but the fact is that all this is slowly leading to destruction. Authoritarianism and dictatorship of the superpowers is making coordination, harmony and love vanish,” Gadkari concluded.
