China intrusions: Does "Elephant" fear of "Dragon"?

It seems the Dragon is again tightening its tail around the Elephant's neck. And perhaps, this time dragon will become successful in making barbecue of its prey. This will become definite if the Indian government continues taking this serious issue so lightly.

India's External Affairs Minister S M Krishna said these incidents were not a "cause of concern" and these will be "taken care of". "Certainly it is not a cause of concern. I would like to reassure everyone concerned that our boundaries are intact and we will certainly take care of such incidents," Krishna told reporters when asked if the incursions by Chinese were a cause of concern for India. Describing as "most peaceful" the boundary with China, he said "with China, I think the boundary has been one of the most peaceful. So, there is no issue on that. There is no problem on that. These incursions will be certainly sorted out".

Indian Army Chief Gen. Deepak Kapoor said there was "nothing unusual" about the Chinese Army incursion into Indian territory in Jammu and Kashmir and added it has registered a protest at the Border Personnel meeting.

Only due to these kind of statements and reactions on such an important issues, India always falls back and leaves an impression of a coward country on world community level.

The fresh incursion occurred in Ladakh, where the Chinese army intruded 1.5 km near Mount Gya and painted 'China' in Cantonese on boulders and rocks with red spray paint. According to an official list, the Chinese soldiers left items such as Cantonese magazines, empty paint buckets, pre-packed food items, canned food, tyres with Chinese markings, automobile spares, cutlery and artificial flowers/plants. The 22,420-ft Mount Gya is located at the tri-junction of Ladakh, Spiti in Himachal Pradesh and Tibet. Its boundary was marked during the British era and regarded as international border by the two countries.

Whereas China categorically rejected the media reports that its army violated the International Border in Ladakh region and painted boulders red in the area. In a statement, Chinese external affairs ministry has said that the reports of army incursion are baseless. "No incursion happened in Indian territory," the statement said. The statement further said China seeks friendly solution to the issue.

Now the dirty and cheap game of politics has started in India on this issue. In spite of pressuring Chinese government, Indian politicians has started blaming each other. The BJP criticized Krishna's remarks and demanded that India lodge a protest through the Chinese ambassador.

It is quite clear that China is pursuing a deep rooted strategy to encircle India, from the North, East and West with collaboration from Pakistan, in a lightening speed and take India by surprise. If they succeed, then entire North East will be in danger, as we have not prepared ourselves for such a challenge. We are more concerned with appeasement, reservation, etc. Further, India is busy developing Peace. With all its inefficiencies and corruptive attitude still India holds the key for world peace.