The Narendra Modi government might in all probability be able to bring the friendly Arab governments round to softening their initial response to what they consider to be sacrilegious remarks by BJP leaders against Prophet Mohammed.
'It is unfortunate that vote bank politics is being practiced in international relations,' India responded while expressing 'concern' over 'racially and ethnically motivated attacks, hate crimes and gun violence' in the US.
'The status of Modi makes me hopeful that because of his strong voice, Putin at least thinks over. We are expecting a much more favourable attitude of the Indian government,' said Ukrainian envoy to India Igor Polikha.