New Indian Nuclear Submarines

[Abram]

UK's aid to India?

Getting help from the UK, Europe for feeding our people??

I do not know if he is living in this planet. It has been decades since Indians have taken any help from Western Europe for feeding our people. In fact, in some ways, the role has changed – today Indian business men are one of the leading investors in the UK. We can also proudly say that the India has one of the fastest growing economies in the world.

Regarding investing in defence, it is true that we are living in a bad neighbourhood. Look at our track history, 1962 war with China, 1965 and 1971 wars with Pakistan and ongoing conflicts.

We must never forget that China is our main adversary. They have invaded Tibet, a country without an army or real friends, when the world, including India, slept. The Tibetans did not invest in defence and paid the ultimate price – they lost their country.

China launched an unprovoked attack against us in 1962 and still holds vast amounts of our territory. Now, they have also other major territorial claims including major parts of Himachel Pradesh and Arunachal Pradesh.

China also actively is financing and training most of the insurgents in the NE fighting against India.

Currently, China is quietly building up an iron necklace around India with bases in Manamar, Thailand, new container port in Sri Lanka, a new deep harbour in Pakistan, etc.

In the face of such adversity, it will be foolish not to invest in defence. We must have a strong force, both conventional and nuclear to stop China and Pakistan from launching ambitious plans. Remember, the best form of defence is a strong, visible and sustainable offensive capability. It is the only to safeguard our freedom, attract investors and keep our economy growing at top speed.