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Dragging the Draconian AFSPA
Morung Express Editorial | Apr 17:
The problem with New Delhi’s handling of the AFSPA question is the lack of political will to reform and change. It is high time for India to wake up to reality. As seen in the latest conduct of elections in Burma, even the most repressive regimes can reform. Much more is expected from the world largest democracy to improve its human rights record and look at ways to bring reforms wherever necessary including on the controversial AFSPA.
India must be attentive to the need of shouldering much more responsibility as an emerging power beyond South Asia. And while India rightly deserves a permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council, it must remain conscious about its own responsibility as it takes to new powers. India will therefore be expected to show more resolve, maturity and leadership when it comes to global and regional affairs.
However does it have the moral authority to lead? As rightly pointed out by even President Barack Obama during his visit to India, New Delhi has often shied away from raising its voice on matters of importance such as the situation in Myanmar or its silence on the military atrocities and human rights abuse despite taking pride in the values of democracy, pluralism and freedom. It is time for India to be a more responsible power.
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