Naravane's Anti-China Cliches A Diversion From Domestic Conflict: Global Times
Muhammad Irfan Published January 18, 2022 | 09:25 PM
Indian Army Chief Gen MM Naravane's rhetoric at an Army Day parade on weekend that India would not let any attempts to unilaterally change the borders succeed at the Line of Actual Control amid an ongoing standoff with China is a diversion from domestic conflicts
BEIJING, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 18th Jan, 2022 ) :Indian Army Chief Gen MM Naravane's rhetoric at an Army Day parade on weekend that India would not let any attempts to unilaterally change the borders succeed at the Line of Actual Control amid an ongoing standoff with China is a diversion from domestic conflicts.
Moreover, it was also not in line with the positive signals conveyed during the 14th round of China-India Corps Commander Level Meeting held last week, according to Global Times.
In comparison to the 13th round three months ago, in which India insisted on unreasonable and unrealistic demands, the atmosphere of the 14th round was relatively good. The two sides agreed to work toward a resolution on the border issue as soon as possible and to take effective measures to maintain security and stability on the ground.
Naravane just repeated anti-China cliches often heard within the Indian military, especially the Indian army. For example, the late chief of defence staff general Bipin Rawat had labeled China as the "biggest security threat" to India. Their remarks went against the consensus reached between China and the Modi government in regard to border disputes between the two countries.
In the aftermath of Rawat's death in a helicopter crash in December, Naravane has taken over some of the responsibilities of the Chief of Defence Staff as chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee. As a fresh chairman, he continues Rawat's anti-China stance, in a bid to consolidate his position.
Meanwhile, the Indian military wants to regain some face. After a long-term confrontation, India has realized that its attempt to unilaterally change the status quo of the Line of Actual Control by force cannot succeed. India can only solve the problems at the commander level or through diplomatic-level talks with China. These are the only correct paths. However, the Indian military does not want to lose face.
Therefore, it has uttered tough remarks against China, in response to India's domestic criticisms of its improper handling of the China-India border issue.
The COVID-19 epidemic has seen a resurgence in India again. The third wave of the COVID-19 epidemic has begun in India. As the epidemic spirals out of control and India's economic development faces setbacks, some Indian military and political departments point their fingers at neighbouring countries like Pakistan and China. This is their usual tactic to divert attention from domestic conflict.
Apart from China, Naravane's rhetoric involves Pakistan. He criticised Pakistan for and attempting to vitiate the atmosphere in Kashmir. The India-Pakistan conflict and China-India border dispute have been stagnant for a long time because India has a strong, conservative and radical force against China and Pakistan. These forces have formed an interest group that views inciting nationalist sentiments as an effective way to obtain budgets, legitimacy and authority.
They attempt to gain higher military expenditure by showing toughness toward external "enemies" and inciting nationalism. It's because of the existence of this conservative, anti-China and anti-Pakistan military and political interest group that border disputes with China and Pakistan are slow to be resolved.
A new wave of the epidemic is raging in India. Its Legislative Assembly elections are scheduled to be held in Uttar Pradesh from February 10 to March 7, 2022, the results of which may directly determine the direction of the 2024 general election. Various domestic forces of India are fiercely wrestling as elections approach. It's likely that some hard-line forces in India may carry out some risky and adventurous operations in the border areas in 2022. This deserves vigilance from neighboring countries such as China, Pakistan and even Nepal.
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