Indo-US versus Sino-Pakistan
Hillary Clinton's visit to India is taking place at a crucial time. She came at a time when the Mumbai blasts and jihadi juggernaut were worrying India. Both India and America face the threat from the Islamic world. The first objective of the India-US dialogue, therefore, was to firm up the mutual ties because they face a common enemy.
Washington is considering renewing its currently suspended $800 million aid to Pakistan. America should realize that no amount of dollars will make Paklistan change their pro-jihadi stance because of their anti-India paranoia. Only an unequivocal reaffirmation of the ties between the world's largest and oldest democracies will tell Pakistan, as well as China, that their plans targeting India will not succeed. The strengthening of strategic relations between the two countries is absolutely necessary so that the threat posed by Pakistan-sponsored terrorism and Chinese military expansionism can be effectively countered. It is now India's and America's turn to be all-weather friends.
One must congratulate Hillary Clinton for the bravery she displayed. Hours after the Mumbai blasts, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton had made it clear that she would go ahead with her visit to New Delhi for the security dialogue saying it was more important than ever to stand with India in the struggle against terrorism. She condemned the despicable act of violence designed to provoke fear and division. She expressed her belief that it was more important than ever that America stood with India, deepened their partnership and reiterated their commitment to the shared struggle against terrorism. Clinton is aware of the way the Indian people have suffered from acts of terrorism before and the way they have responded with courage and resilience.
Just recently one of the spokesman of White House reiterated America's commitment towards the bilateral relationship and stressed that America will stand "shoulder to shoulder" with India in combating terrorism. The US has already offered every possible assistance to India in the wake of Wednesday's terror attacks.
American President Obama himself expressed his strong with to have true global and strategic ties with India. In fact he pledged to build a "true global, strategic partnership" with India. He also emphasized upon advancing bilateral economic ties and making progress on nuclear security efforts. Ever since Obama has come to power he has remained focused on strengthening the relationship between India and the US. He has been trying to build new platforms for collaboration with our country. Americans do realize India's role as an important actor on the international stage. That's a good sign for India.
India needs sincere leaders
Terror again wreaked bloodbath in the financial capital of India. Serial bomb blasts on Tuesday rocked Mumbai. Indian government is unable to check the audacity of the terrorists. The government finds itself helpless regarding tackling the terrorism. Investigative agencies are still groping in the dark for any headway into the terror trail even few hours after terror hit Mumbai. The unabated bomb blasts in the financial capital of the country has established the city as a soft target for terror groups. What happened to the mighty claims of the Union Home Minister of putting in place a foolproof security apparatus after terror descended on Mumbai through the sea on 26/11?
This particular terror attack has shaken the conscience of Mumbai as well as the nation. The failure of the government has shattered the morale of the countrymen. The Central government has failed to display even the minimum pro-activeness in fighting terrorism. The government has been shying away from taking necessary action to curb terrorism and many a times it appears that it is contented by merely making hollow statements. The political parties are just busy compromising with the internal security of the country for political gains.
Even as the investigating agencies and cops are making back-breaking efforts to piece together the triple blasts in Mumbai, killing 18 and injuring more than 100, the political melodrama of passing buck has kicked off, which is no less than rubbing salts on the wounds of people. Our politicians stoop for personal aggrandizement when there is a need of sensitive hands to wipe the teary faces.
Some Congress leaders have gone to the extent of maligning the image of RSS and cooking up the menace of Hindu terror. This is just an attempt to woo Muslims. The Congress seems to be of firm opinion that Muslim vote bank could be boosted only by making rhetorics on Hindu terror. Thus Congress has parted with moral values and principles for the sake of consolidating its vote bank. They are trying this new stunt of linking terror activities with Hindu outfits.
It is clear the India is in need of leaders who are sincere and honest and not the types who keep passing bucks when an extremely serious incident like bomb-blast occurs.
Hillary Clinton's visit to India is taking place at a crucial time. She came at a time when the Mumbai blasts and jihadi juggernaut were worrying India. Both India and America face the threat from the Islamic world. The first objective of the India-US dialogue, therefore, was to firm up the mutual ties because they face a common enemy.
Washington is considering renewing its currently suspended $800 million aid to Pakistan. America should realize that no amount of dollars will make Paklistan change their pro-jihadi stance because of their anti-India paranoia. Only an unequivocal reaffirmation of the ties between the world's largest and oldest democracies will tell Pakistan, as well as China, that their plans targeting India will not succeed. The strengthening of strategic relations between the two countries is absolutely necessary so that the threat posed by Pakistan-sponsored terrorism and Chinese military expansionism can be effectively countered. It is now India's and America's turn to be all-weather friends.
One must congratulate Hillary Clinton for the bravery she displayed. Hours after the Mumbai blasts, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton had made it clear that she would go ahead with her visit to New Delhi for the security dialogue saying it was more important than ever to stand with India in the struggle against terrorism. She condemned the despicable act of violence designed to provoke fear and division. She expressed her belief that it was more important than ever that America stood with India, deepened their partnership and reiterated their commitment to the shared struggle against terrorism. Clinton is aware of the way the Indian people have suffered from acts of terrorism before and the way they have responded with courage and resilience.
Just recently one of the spokesman of White House reiterated America's commitment towards the bilateral relationship and stressed that America will stand "shoulder to shoulder" with India in combating terrorism. The US has already offered every possible assistance to India in the wake of Wednesday's terror attacks.
American President Obama himself expressed his strong with to have true global and strategic ties with India. In fact he pledged to build a "true global, strategic partnership" with India. He also emphasized upon advancing bilateral economic ties and making progress on nuclear security efforts. Ever since Obama has come to power he has remained focused on strengthening the relationship between India and the US. He has been trying to build new platforms for collaboration with our country. Americans do realize India's role as an important actor on the international stage. That's a good sign for India.
India needs sincere leaders
Terror again wreaked bloodbath in the financial capital of India. Serial bomb blasts on Tuesday rocked Mumbai. Indian government is unable to check the audacity of the terrorists. The government finds itself helpless regarding tackling the terrorism. Investigative agencies are still groping in the dark for any headway into the terror trail even few hours after terror hit Mumbai. The unabated bomb blasts in the financial capital of the country has established the city as a soft target for terror groups. What happened to the mighty claims of the Union Home Minister of putting in place a foolproof security apparatus after terror descended on Mumbai through the sea on 26/11?
This particular terror attack has shaken the conscience of Mumbai as well as the nation. The failure of the government has shattered the morale of the countrymen. The Central government has failed to display even the minimum pro-activeness in fighting terrorism. The government has been shying away from taking necessary action to curb terrorism and many a times it appears that it is contented by merely making hollow statements. The political parties are just busy compromising with the internal security of the country for political gains.
Even as the investigating agencies and cops are making back-breaking efforts to piece together the triple blasts in Mumbai, killing 18 and injuring more than 100, the political melodrama of passing buck has kicked off, which is no less than rubbing salts on the wounds of people. Our politicians stoop for personal aggrandizement when there is a need of sensitive hands to wipe the teary faces.
Some Congress leaders have gone to the extent of maligning the image of RSS and cooking up the menace of Hindu terror. This is just an attempt to woo Muslims. The Congress seems to be of firm opinion that Muslim vote bank could be boosted only by making rhetorics on Hindu terror. Thus Congress has parted with moral values and principles for the sake of consolidating its vote bank. They are trying this new stunt of linking terror activities with Hindu outfits.
It is clear the India is in need of leaders who are sincere and honest and not the types who keep passing bucks when an extremely serious incident like bomb-blast occurs.
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