Jaiveer Shergill, spokesperson for India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, expressed strong criticism of Western nations' perceptions regarding global power dynamics during a podcast discussion. He argued that the West is struggling to accept the end of a single-power dominance, stating, 'The era of global hegemony, dominance is over.' Shergill defended India's enduring friendship with Russia, referencing the import of 2.3 million barrels of oil per day from Russia, despite Western sanctions and calls for India to cease its oil purchases. He pointed out the hypocrisy of Western nations, which, while criticizing India, continue to source Russian oil indirectly. Shergill asserted that India's foreign policy is driven by pragmatism and diversification, aiming to reduce dependence on any single energy source and now sourcing oil from 40 different countries. He also highlighted the importance of viewing India-US relations through the lens of defense partnerships and technology exchange, while affirming India's independent stance in global alliances, participating in both the Quad and BRICS.