Balotra, July 4 -- Asserting that the country implemented "visionary policies" during the recent fuel shortages amid the West Asia crisis, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that India did not merely recover from the unexpected challenge but positively used its "diplomatic power" to recover from the crisis.

Speaking after the inauguration of refinery-cum-petrochemical complex in Balotra, the prime minister added that the ruling party's success in implementing visionary policies for a decade "played a crucial role".

"This is all unprecedented. India has made the right decisions at every level. Accurately assessed the crisis in time. Devised an effective strategy. Made balanced use of India's resources. India made positive use ...