The 1959 Claim Line tactically forecloses all Indian options to threaten Aksai Chin and other areas secured by the PLA prior to and during the 1962 War.
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It is said everywhere that Indians lack the „killer instinct“. We are very proud that we have never attacked any country. Peoples from China, Afghanistan, Central Asia, Iran, Turkey would attack India at will, loot it and go back. Even Greece !
We as a civilization are „defensive“ in nature and not aggrresive enough. Maybe a gene deficiency or getting used to having plenty ?!
IT would be enlightening if the General could write a piece on if and what lessons have been learnt compared to the HIMALAYAN BLUNDER.
We have had over 52 + 6 years since the 1962 war.
What was done in 52 years and what was done in past 6 years?
Are we headed for HIMALAYAN BLUNDER II ?
The proposed solution mentioned in this article about creating a buffer zone between the 1959 Claim Line and 1993 LAC as an extended buffer zone, where no troops will be deployed or any defences/border infrastructure, seems the most practical solution for both China and India. And they should also agree to keep it that way permanently. China is a much mature country and so is India which is the reason there is stability in both countries, unlike Pakistan which is having all kinds of internal and external troubles and going towards being a failed state.
It’s funny how so many analysis prescribes some strategy or other as if India and China are some squabbling married couple who can amicably resolve their differences if they just “talk”. The reality is far more complicated. China is in an imperialist expansion mode just like Nazi Germany was. And just like then, much of the world is just figuring out who Xi Jinping really is. And they are more powerful than India. But this does not mean India cannot play a weak hand well. We are in truly dangerous waters now, half due to China’s expansionist tendencies, and half due to our historical neglect of national security.
Bravo. First military and political elites were caught napping since may. Then you loose 20 brave men, and now you give up, large chunks of your motherland without a fight , due to “vulnerablities”. In every other patriotic country this kind of elites would be tried for treason and be sent to jail.
If, as the author claims, we would be unlikely to contest the 1959 Claim Line becoming the new LAC then what incentive would India be giving China to accept a buffer zone?
As per the article,the implicit understanding is that China is sceptical of Indian intentions in Aksai Chin;then the logical question would be: Is China ready to negotiate a settlement that transforms the present lac to international border; if not, why not ;and what are the India’s losses/options in such a bargain to settle the entire lac as permanent border?
Sir,
In your column and many other articles, I often read the following lines “PLA has aggressively prevented our troops from patrolling up to the LAC”, but no one mentions what does the Indian side do when prevented? Do we simply walk away?
I would also like to know, since 1962, it is always the PLA, who makes moves which puts them in an advantages position. Why is it that the Indian side never makes such tactical moves? Even after 70 years, why is it that we are always two steps behind them? I firmly believe that Indian army is among the best.
Sir, With all due respect as a senior Indian Army officer, the message from this post seem to be very defensive.
In a public post expectation was to be balanced or solution oriented.
I’m sure Indian army is capable enough to take all the facts taken into account and actively working is on to strengthen our positions.
It is said everywhere that Indians lack the „killer instinct“. We are very proud that we have never attacked any country. Peoples from China, Afghanistan, Central Asia, Iran, Turkey would attack India at will, loot it and go back. Even Greece !
We as a civilization are „defensive“ in nature and not aggrresive enough. Maybe a gene deficiency or getting used to having plenty ?!
IT would be enlightening if the General could write a piece on if and what lessons have been learnt compared to the HIMALAYAN BLUNDER.
We have had over 52 + 6 years since the 1962 war.
What was done in 52 years and what was done in past 6 years?
Are we headed for HIMALAYAN BLUNDER II ?
The proposed solution mentioned in this article about creating a buffer zone between the 1959 Claim Line and 1993 LAC as an extended buffer zone, where no troops will be deployed or any defences/border infrastructure, seems the most practical solution for both China and India. And they should also agree to keep it that way permanently. China is a much mature country and so is India which is the reason there is stability in both countries, unlike Pakistan which is having all kinds of internal and external troubles and going towards being a failed state.
It’s funny how so many analysis prescribes some strategy or other as if India and China are some squabbling married couple who can amicably resolve their differences if they just “talk”. The reality is far more complicated. China is in an imperialist expansion mode just like Nazi Germany was. And just like then, much of the world is just figuring out who Xi Jinping really is. And they are more powerful than India. But this does not mean India cannot play a weak hand well. We are in truly dangerous waters now, half due to China’s expansionist tendencies, and half due to our historical neglect of national security.
Bravo. First military and political elites were caught napping since may. Then you loose 20 brave men, and now you give up, large chunks of your motherland without a fight , due to “vulnerablities”. In every other patriotic country this kind of elites would be tried for treason and be sent to jail.
Pray tell me Gen. Panay, what were you as the G-O-C Northen Command doing without occupying the Southen Part of the Depsang Plains?..
If, as the author claims, we would be unlikely to contest the 1959 Claim Line becoming the new LAC then what incentive would India be giving China to accept a buffer zone?
As per the article,the implicit understanding is that China is sceptical of Indian intentions in Aksai Chin;then the logical question would be: Is China ready to negotiate a settlement that transforms the present lac to international border; if not, why not ;and what are the India’s losses/options in such a bargain to settle the entire lac as permanent border?
Sir,
In your column and many other articles, I often read the following lines “PLA has aggressively prevented our troops from patrolling up to the LAC”, but no one mentions what does the Indian side do when prevented? Do we simply walk away?
I would also like to know, since 1962, it is always the PLA, who makes moves which puts them in an advantages position. Why is it that the Indian side never makes such tactical moves? Even after 70 years, why is it that we are always two steps behind them? I firmly believe that Indian army is among the best.
In other words, India lost as usual.