Wednesday, April 07, 2010
Lets run a simple checklist. Whoever has attacked India, internally or externally, have they had hell to pay? Ok. Where we did well was in 1965 and 71. Ditto against the Punjab terrorists. Other than that?
Dons who killed thousands roam free without any fear of retribution. Terrorist Bombers who killed many across Indias cities roam free. Entire countries grabbed territory and we still talk to them. Maoists, inside the country are doing the same.
Thou shalt not underestimate Indias pusillanimity and mistake brave words for real action on the ground.
Why is a 75 a strategic mistake? Why is even 1 not? Why do we lose our soldiers so regularly? Why are our political forces so blind to losing brave soldiers? Why the f must we lose soldiers at all? Why cant we make them fighting fit, train them, give better equipment? Why are we still stuck at WWII tactics?
We can of course exchange dossiers with the Maoists. That may be a peaceful way to get to the bottom of things.
And a note to newspapers. Do not compare and contrast Maoism with Kashmir. Both are problems that need to be solved.