The Indian Government has been sensible in hiking the defence budget. The terrorist attack on Mumbai, originating from Pakistani soil, redefines policy and operating paradigms in the region. In strategising its relations with Pakistan, India must take cognisance of the emerging power equations and economic realities.
First, with an expected growth rate of 7 to 10 per cent, India will evoke jealousy among its neighbours like China, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Pakistan particularly will not be able to digest India’s economic progress and eminence. China may not directly attack India, but it will certainly ride on Pakistan’s back to keep troubling India.
India should aim to build the largest and strongest army in the world in terms of equipment, armoury and personnel. Every Indian should undergo mandatory army service. India must strengthen internal and external defence systems, have the best intelligence system in the world, base rapid-action commando forces in all cities, modernise and equip the police force. India should also compress reaction time to attacks to 10 to 15 minutes, plan proactive counter-attacks, punitive punishment plans, ensure zero loss of life and place CCTV cameras across cities. What is the use of being economically and technologically advanced if terrorists can enter our country through an inflatable rubber boat and massacre innocent citizens and reduce the country to a laughing stock?
RAJENDRA K ANEJA, Dubai
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