As Mr . Ananth Krishnan , wrote in The Hindu on Sept 6 , 2020 , the recent deployment of SFF men along the LAC is a break from the past “ This time , it is a great distinction . Earlier , they were used in a covert manner , but now , it is against China . So we are sending a clear message even to the people of Tibet ” – he wrote . The same Hindu writer quoted Jayadeva Ranade , former Additional Secretary who said ‘ the SFF has been a force “ blooded in battle ,” but the one that has always operated in the shadow ………’ I think this time , the leak was done deliberately to send the signal to Tibetans inside Tibet , that your brethren are fighting for you ’.
These facts make certain things clear . The SFF was created with the Tibetan refugees to gather with a section of Nepali Tibetans . Here is a contradiction between the professed policy and the practice of Indian Govt . As a policy , the Indian Govt . claims that Tibet is an integral part of China . But , in practice , all the Indian ruling class parties compete with each other in encouraging the Tibetan refugees to indulging in anti-China propaganda in India and even talk about liberating Tibet from the control of China . The Indian Govt .’ s move to include Tibetan refugees into SFF is wrought with far reaching consequences .
China is our neighboring country . India and China have no other problems except the dispute over borders . Both countries fought an unfortunate war in 1962 . Now and then small skirmishes and tensions are manifesting in their relations . Yet , it is also an undeniable fact that both Govt .’ s are engaged in countless diplomatic exercises , talks and agreements to avoid clashes , restore normalcy and peace and tranquility on borders and create conditions , proper atmosphere for
8 peaceful and fair resolution of differences over borders . This exercise is continuing even today in the thick of heightened tensions and atmosphere of War . Whatever may be the provocations , national chauvinist frenzy and whatever may be the temptations for the expansionist ambitions , the border dispute-a relic of history can and must be resolved through diplomatic means , peaceful talks based on facts , fair and reasonable agreements . There is no alternative to it . No country – be it China or India can dream of cutting the other country to size as a means of settling the issue by force or war . A perennial conflict , tensions and war like situations between the two neighboring countries are not at all in the interests of two people and two countries .
Tibetans living in India as refugees – all or a section- one day may decide to go back to their own country and fight for their rights and the redressal of their genuine grievances there . It is neither possible nor advisable for them to fight for the so called liberation of Tibet using India as a base for it . It is also not wise and advisable for India to allow the question of Tibet liberation to become a part of India and China dispute . This will only further worsen the relations between the two countries and complicate the peaceful and fair resolution of border questions between India and China .
The Tibetan refugees who wish to stay back in India for ever and wish to continue as the Indian citizens are free to decide so . Once they are Indian citizens the Indian Govt . is free to utilize their services in whatever capacity or trade they deserve . These citizens naturally enjoy all the rights equally and with no discrimination . This applies to those who are a part of the SFF . Cherishing the national aspirations as Tibetans and fighting for another country is not a honorable position for Tibetans . Continuing the tag of Tibetan refugees and utilizing their grievances with China as a motivating factor is ethically weak and politically unsound position for any government . It can engender unforeseen problems for India .
The interests of peace , tranquility and fair resolution of border question between India and China demand that India must not allow any other issue to stand as a hurdle and vitiate the relations negatively . Durable and dependable relations between the neighboring countries can be developed only on the basis of mutual trust , confidence , fair play and giving an overriding importance to the common interests of both countries . There is every need for our people to be extra-cautious and thwart the designs of US imperialists to exploit the worsened relations between India and China and utilize our resources and people as a cannon fodder in their strategic drive for domination over the world and Asia and Asia – Pacific region . ❖
contd from page 6 of forces in the Arab world , the countries like Iran , Turkey and Syria continue to oppose the machinations of US and Israel and the UAE Israel deal and uphold the cause of Palestinian people .
True . The Palestinian people are in a most difficult situation today . But they are not alone . The working class , oppressed nations and people and all forces opposed to imperialism , national oppression and the policies of annexation , aggression and Zionism in the world including the Middle East are with the just cause and struggle of the Palestinian people . The road is long and tortuous , but the victory of Palestinian people is assured . ❖
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