The WikiLeaks have exposed the stark reality behind the democratic exterior of the so-called ‘shining India’ of today.
There is surely much more than what meets the eye in the context of the prevalent Indian power structures. Driven by a few resourceful people, who have in their hands the entire reins of the sovereign India, the Indian claims of a perfect democracy is put to shame.
The elite of the Indian armed forces have become the major impediment in bringing the Siachen issue towards an amicable political solution. The demilitarisation of the region, apparently, does not go down well with the Indian army’s plan.
With a soaring defence budget and billions of dollars worth of additional defence deals do not allow them to include a political resolution of any issue whatsoever in their objectives.
This exemplifies the fact that the Indian government has become a hostage to its own military that apparently does not have an interest in politics, but surely has the power to manipulate the decisions of the Indian government.
HABIBA YOUNIS
Rawalpindi
