INDO-CHINA SKIRMISHES (A BATTLE ON 3 FRONTS)

There has been a military stand-off between Indian army and PLA (People’s liberation army). Since 5^th may 2020, Chinese and Indian troops have been involved in melee faceoff at LAC, Sino India Border, Pangong lake and Tibet autonomous regions. Chinese have always been speculative about the strategic advantage India might acquire with proper infrastructure along LAC. Due to this China objected the construction of roads in Galwaan Valley region. On 15-16^th June Chinese troops showed a lily-livered action by attacking Indian soldiers from behind and received a befitting reply from Indian troops which resulted in 43 casualties on Chinese side and 20 Indian troops attained martyrdom. Some experts believe that this was a result of the Darbuk-Shyok-Dbo road.

India now has 3 fronts to deal with in order to find a solution i.e. Military front, economic front, Diplomatic front.

Let’s examine these:

1.    Military front solutions

Ø Increasing commander level talks

Ø Military exercise such has Hand in Hand can be increased.

Ø Increasing engagement in South-china Sea.

Ø Develop infrastructure at border areas.

Ø Strengthen and hold our strategic points.

Ø Use of important maritime navigation routes (Strait of Mallaca)

Ø Friendly relations with other power relations in the world.

2.    Economic Blockade

Ø Aatma Nirbhar Bharat (reduce import increase exports).

Ø Invest in north south corridor as it will counter OBOR.

Ø Block Chinese FDI and FPI.

Ø Indulging in anti-China trade blocks.

Ø Suspending MFN status of China.

3.    Diplomatic Solutions

Ø Regular informal talks.

Ø Increasing track 1 and track 2 diplomacy.

Ø Increasing international cooperation (BRICS).

India will not forgo even an inch of or sovereign land no matter how aggressively china promotes Salami-Slicing policy.

Do let me know your opinion in the comment section. JAI HIND.