United Nations, Sep 27 (PTI) India will always maintain its freedom of choice and will always be a voice of the Global South, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday, asserting that the nation remains determined to protect its people and secure their interests at home and abroad.

Addressing world leaders from the iconic podium of the UN General Assembly, Jaishankar highlighted the three key concepts of ‘Atmanirbharta' or self-reliance, ‘Atmaraksha' or securing oneself and 'Atmavishwas' or self-confidence that guide India's approach in the contemporary world.

Jaishankar began his address to the General Debate at the 80th session of the UN General Assembly with the salutation “Namaskar from the people of Bharat".

Underlining that 'Atmanirbharta' means “developing our own c

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