Consistent with what I wrote yesterday, the Resident Chinese have passed a stricture.
Tags: Commentary, Indian Politics, International Politics, Society & Culture, War on CommunismIn a move aimed at appeasing China, the Centre has advised all cabinet ministers to stay away from an event to felicitate the Dalai Lama in Delhi on Saturday.
In a letter to all ministers, Cabinet Secretary K M Chandrasekhar said, “The function is not in conformity with the foreign policy of the Government. And therefore you are directed not to accept the invitation.”
On 11.05.07 Palahalli says:
This is what the Declaration said on Tibet:
“The Indian side recognises that the Tibet Autonomous Region is part of the territory of the People’s Republic of China and reiterates that it does not allow Tibetans to engage in anti-China political activities in India. The Chinese side expressed its appreciation for the Indian position and reiterated that it is firmly opposed to any attempt and action aimed at splitting China and bringing about independence of Tibet.”
Cabinet Secretary K M Chandrasekhar is not wrong at all. In fact, his note to all worthies cannot but gain overwhelming consensus! What opposition??! Tibet and Taiwan…were conceded long back! Taiwan is being tasted now..will be swallowed in due course.
Kumar…if your reading this; this is what I meant by watching supposed “nationalists” too..That declaration was made during Vajpayee’s Beijing visit!
On 11.05.07 shadows says:
Comrade Palahalli,
If this declaration was made during Vajpayees Beijing visit, that means Vajpayee and BJP supported China that time. Then why are you against them?
Also, nationalists have never really shown support to Tibet along with platitudes like secularism, liberalism, freedom etc. Nationalists are using the Tibet example to show that we can be next. Its the secularist nehruvians like Kaangress who were mouthing platitudes about Tibet.
Heck, it was/is even a fashion to be photographed with the Dalai Lama atleast once if you want to be taken seriously as a secular-progressive liberal intellectual in India..
On 11.05.07 shadows says:
>>>> The Indian side recognises that the Tibet Autonomous Region is part of the territory of the People’s Republic of China and reiterates that it does not allow Tibetans to engage in anti-China political activities in India.
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Comrade Palahalli,
The declaration is right. Agreed. No anti-China activity will be allowed.
But does that mean you have to turn down an invitation by the Dalai Lama? Does meeting him become an anti-China activity ? Ok, China is powerful etc, but this is ridiculous..
Earlier we had loads of people who were Dhimmi to muslims. Now we have loads of Comrade Palahallis who are Dhimmi to China..
On 11.05.07 Palahalli says:
Shadows; I will wait till you regain your balance.
On 11.05.07 shadows says:
Comrade Palahalli,
Its seems you have lost it - both your balance and your mind (however miniscule it was)
On 11.05.07 Kumar says:
Palahalli,
Vajapayee was also the author of peace talks, rail-bus links etc with Mushy. Doesn’t mean much, though in hindsight based on latest events in land-of-pure on can see he was far-sighted.
On 11.06.07 Palahalli says:
Shadows:
If this declaration was made during Vajpayees Beijing visit, that means Vajpayee and BJP supported China that time. Then why are you against them? - There is no “if”. However, they may not have “supported” China. They certainly supported the Chinese position on Tibet and Taiwan. Bad enough. Your latter question is unworthy of a response.
Also, nationalists have never really shown support to Tibet along with platitudes like secularism, liberalism, freedom etc. - How have they shown their support to Tibet? If at all?
Nationalists are using the Tibet example to show that we can be next. Its the secularist nehruvians like Kaangress who were mouthing platitudes about Tibet. - Fair enough. But how has the BJP’s position on Tibet helped? How is it “better” than the Congress position?
Heck, it was/is even a fashion to be photographed with the Dalai Lama atleast once if you want to be taken seriously as a secular-progressive liberal intellectual in India.. - Is’nt this an oxymoron? Your “secular-progressive liberal intellectual” in India is supposedly “pro-Chinese”.
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The declaration is right. Agreed. No anti-China activity will be allowed. - Hmmm…and the spin(?)
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But does that mean you have to turn down an invitation by the Dalai Lama? Does meeting him become an anti-China activity ? Ok, China is powerful etc, but this is ridiculous.. - Yes. It is ridiculous. And yes, it is also true that “meeting” and “felicitating” and “celebrating” the Dalai Lama is considered giving credence and support for the demand of Independent Tibet. That was the understanding our “Nationalists” in the BJP reached with China!
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Earlier we had loads of people who were Dhimmi to muslims. Now we have loads of Comrade Palahallis who are Dhimmi to China..- But am I not in famed company?? With the inimitible Vajpayee himself??
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Kumar;
Vajapayee was also the author of peace talks, rail-bus links etc with Mushy. Doesn’t mean much, though in hindsight based on latest events in land-of-pure on can see he was far-sighted. - How so?
On 11.06.07 Kumar says:
>> How so?
You’ll have to revisit the geopolitical and strategic affairs for past decade - especially since Kargil and rise of Mushy. It’s no accident that the Frankenstien is now devouring it’s creator when in other nations which (bankers for Pakis) are getting a bloody nose for their hot pursuit policies. Will let you mull over it, it’s long winded answer, but you’ll figure it out.
On 11.07.07 Ravindra says:
I was pleasantly surprised to read this piece in a mainstream English newspaper, that too, by a notoriously “secular” journo.
http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?newsid=1132001&pageid=2
Never mind the mandatory disparaging remarks against the BJP and RSS brought in towards the end, just to balance the article and avoid insinuations of a sell out to the Sangh Parivar.