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Col. appears to be so called liberals. Right from Pt. Nehru to present govt we are focussing on only and only economic and social issues but the net result is 0. Did col ever cry BHARAT MATA KI JAI? If yes explain what does it mean?
Col.Vishwanathan,with all due respect ,I disagree and whether China would win or not let the time decide.I am surprised that an Army veteran is stating china’s win.
I have a question for you,dear Sir,are we expected to sit quietly and meekly bow in front of China and let it takes what ever territory it fancies when and ever because India must focus on Economic front and other issues ? And if you say Yes because that is what your article suggests then why India should maintain Army atall in Laddakh or even in Aksai Chin as we should focus on our Economic and other issues and let China and Pakistan do’ Ramba Ho Ho’ after all we must focus on our Economy and other issues.What meaning you have of Motherland that you suggest then dear Sir.Regards
It is about time we as a nation wake up to reality of a 2 1/2 front war and redevelop our armed forces, we are blessed to have amazing men and woman serve the nation. The Taxpayer must insure they are equipped with the best as well. India needs to up its annual defense budget to a minimum of China and a maximum of the United States. Either we realize yesterday that we have 2 enemies at the door or we will loose land. Throughout History India has always been a machine in generating wealth but poor at protecting it.
Wake up great nation .
Like the Ten Commandments and Ashoka’s Edicts, in present times, nothing is etched in stone. The world is evolving. The increase in rate of speed of change after the II WW War, in areas ranging from technology to tactics can rival the speed of light, so to speak. Methods (the way we talk) are less important than the core issue. It is better that we stick to basics rather than to methods in our analysis of all matters and situations. What is happening now between India and China has happened many times earlier; it is just that this time because of technology the game is being played out louder in the media.
The fact is nothing about LAC has really changed since 1947, since the exact line of LAC has never been agreed by the two parties. Using this as an excuse, China often tries to grab unoccupied territories (patrolled by both etc…) wherever possible and whenever it suits them, along the LAC. The intend is nothing more than to keep India on a leash and ensure it is not a competition in South Asia. It is also sad that two Nations, even after wars and talks, have not been able to resolve it for decades. This happens when one or both parties do not want a resolution. It is abundantly clear here as to who does not want the issue resolved. It is fallacious to expect that it will get resolved any time soon unless China comes to the negotiating table. Like Snehesh often says, War is not a solution while it can extend the problem. But we have to maintain a strong Army.
China will win the day, if we as a Nation divert our excess energies here rather than on the economic and societal issues which are more fundamental and enduring to a better future for India.