"India's opportunistic geo-politics exposed"
Source: Chronicle News Service

Imphal, December 17 2024: Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) spokesperson and International Peace and Social Advancement (IPSA) vice president Khuraijam Athouba has said that India's historical stance of opportunistic geo-politics is increasingly being exposed in the global arena and country's non-aligned policy, once a diplomatic strength, has now become a tool for exploiting the vulnerabilities of other nations.

As the evolving global dynamics demand sincerity and loyalty from nations striving for long-term alliances, India's non-aligned policy and its strategy is losing relevance, observed Athouba.

In a statement, he said India is unable to take a decisive stance between major global powers like the US, Russia and China, indicating India's geopolitical dilemma.

While India refrains from directly confronting Russia, it cannot fully align with the US due to the close alliance between Russia and China, an ever-present rival for India.

Similarly, Myanmar's Junta government has grown wary of India's duplicity, as India aids ethnic armed groups in Myanmar while diplomatically attempting to appease the Junta.

Such deceitful tactics are pushing Myanmar to look elsewhere for reliable allies.

According to Khuraijam Athouba, Union home minister Amit Shah's recent remark that the Manipur crisis is an 'ethnic conflict' only exacerbates the situation.

"By framing the issue in these terms, the Indian government risks alienating all parties involved, as no group will trust a state that fails to acknowledge its role in fuelling the unrest.

This shift in narrative may further erode India's influence in the Northeast and worsen its credibility in the region, " he cautioned.

As Myanmar's internal situation deteriorates and global powers converge in the Indo - Myanmar-Bangladesh theatre, India's lack of loyalty and opportunistic exploitation will come at a steep cost.

Betraying the indigenous people of the Northeast has not only destabilized its own borders but has also fostered deep distrust among its neighbours.

A nation that lacks sincerity in its alliances and thrives on the suffering of others will eventually find itself friendless on the global stage, noted Khuraijam Athouba in the statement.

While suggesting that India re-evaluate its geo-political strategies, he cautioned India that continuing its opportunistic approach will alienate allies, embolden rivals and ultimately diminish its standing in a world that increasingly values trust and reliability.

Athouba continued that India has no true friends on the global stage, only transactional business partners.

"It is deeply shameful that a country once actively assisting Myanmar in elections and internal affairs has now lost the trust of the Myanmar government due to its deceitful attitude during the recent crisis.

Myanmar has chosen to explore alternatives, leaving India sidelined.

This shameful trend extends to India's internal affairs, particularly in Manipur and the Northeast region.

India is losing the trust and goodwill of the indigenous people in the Northeast for the same reasons, opportunism and betrayal.

A nation that prioritizes short-term gains over genuine relationships will inevitably find itself isolated, both internationally and within its own borders," he added.

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