India is in the western orbit not the chinese or russian orbit. Most Indians are still living in 1971. And govt is making no effort to shatter this uninformed public opinion because of fear of losing elections.
Why blame BJP for talking of Pakistan? BJP speaks what sells. You also make episodes on Pakistan, because it sells.
The rural Indian who sends most to the military, does see the world as pro-Pakistan vs pro-India.
That’s why despite good relations with US, many Indians unconditionally support Russia, because they sent submarines to block US in 1971. Todays, realities are more complex.
BJP understands what sells. So, do you.
We need to educate the rural Indian on today’s nuances.
Why would China not wish to have better relations with India. Its economy is well positioned to harvest gains in terms of trade and investment opportunities as India’s GDP grows.
How convenient it would be for a US President to plan a five day visit to South Asia, three days in India, one each in Pakistan and Bangladesh. Our preventing them from doing so reflects not strength but insecurity.
Let me play Devil’s advocate. Ask all of India’s neighbours, not just Pakistan, Are you happy with your larger than life neighbour. We should listen to the governments and also their people. Indian diplomats often claim that we enjoy certain cultural and other linkages in South Asia that China cannot match, despite its much larger economy. So that should be reflected in most South Asians having good feelings about India.
India is in the western orbit not the chinese or russian orbit. Most Indians are still living in 1971. And govt is making no effort to shatter this uninformed public opinion because of fear of losing elections.
Why blame BJP for talking of Pakistan? BJP speaks what sells. You also make episodes on Pakistan, because it sells.
The rural Indian who sends most to the military, does see the world as pro-Pakistan vs pro-India.
That’s why despite good relations with US, many Indians unconditionally support Russia, because they sent submarines to block US in 1971. Todays, realities are more complex.
BJP understands what sells. So, do you.
We need to educate the rural Indian on today’s nuances.
Why would China not wish to have better relations with India. Its economy is well positioned to harvest gains in terms of trade and investment opportunities as India’s GDP grows.
How convenient it would be for a US President to plan a five day visit to South Asia, three days in India, one each in Pakistan and Bangladesh. Our preventing them from doing so reflects not strength but insecurity.
Let me play Devil’s advocate. Ask all of India’s neighbours, not just Pakistan, Are you happy with your larger than life neighbour. We should listen to the governments and also their people. Indian diplomats often claim that we enjoy certain cultural and other linkages in South Asia that China cannot match, despite its much larger economy. So that should be reflected in most South Asians having good feelings about India.