London, Feb 27: India will be one of the top three nations guiding the world in the next two decades, Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone has said.
"If you step forward in 20 years time, three people who guide the world will be Presidents of the US and China and the Prime Minister of India," Livingstone said while speaking at a function at the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, UK, here last night.
He said India would be an economic giant, nobody could afford to ignore.
"As we move towards globalization, the thoughts and beliefs of Mahatma Gandhi and in particular his non-violent 'Satyagraha' become more relevant today. The incredible
achievements of Gandhi through peaceful demonstrations 60 years ago is still relevant," he said.
Livingstone said he would lead a large delegation, including leading businessmen and film personalities, to India in the first week of November during which he will visit
Mumbai and Delhi and, among other things, open London Mayor's offices there.
Hailing the decision of Tatas to takeover Anglo-Dutch steel company Corus, the Mayor said such a thing could never have been visualized a few years ago. He said he was happy
that Tatas would give a new life to Corus after so many years of decline.
Bureau Report
