War of inclusion

The race is for war of inclusion of all territories in one’s influence. Serious thought should be given in expanding India’s sphere of influence. India is not using its territory to the fullest limit. The vast ocean, South East Asian countries, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh are not given proper attention. it is heartening to note that […]

The race is for war of inclusion of all territories in one’s influence. Serious thought should be given in expanding India’s sphere of influence. India is not using its territory to the fullest limit. The vast ocean, South East Asian countries, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh are not given proper attention. it is heartening to note that a rail link between Tripura and Bangladesh will begin soon. It is coming too late. Strong economic ties and broadening economic zone are things we should aspire. We are still living in an age of denial and exclusion. A consortium led by the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) has refused to provide financial advisory services for the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project, apparently because of US opposition to the plan and forced the government to look for alternative financing options.“It is apprehended that a probable reason for not signing the agreement (to act as financial adviser for the project) till date could be geopolitical situation in the region,” The Dawn quoted a summary presented to the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet, as saying. China’s strong ties with Pakistan has caused much heartbreak in our country. The contract with Habib Bank and Ernst & Young Ford Rhodes Sidat Hyder (EYFRSH) — two other members of the advisory consortium — had been signed by Inter-State gas Systems (ISGS), a state owned company, in the first week of January but the ICBC had been delaying the signing of a formal agreement. Now, the HBL and the EYFRSH were also not giving a clear response, the meeting was informed.“The petroleum ministry informed that the existing parties of the ICBC and HBL are showing less interest in the IP project, so the ECC may go for other options,” an official statement issued after the meeting said.The ‘front-end engineering design’ feasibility and a detailed route survey are being done by a consortium comprising the ILF of China and Nespak and are expected to be completed by June, on the basis of which bids will be invited for the 800 kilometre pipeline inside Pakistan for an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract at an estimated cost of 1.5 billion dollars. Whether it is Pakistan or Afghanistan the involvement of our neighbour China is strong and intense. The expansion of China’s interest seems to be well planned and executed. A dramatic change in the attitude of the Sahebs sitting in New Delhi will help in widening India’s horizon. Manipur and Myanmar, Tripura and Bangladesh, Punjab and Pakistan , need to be explored and utilised to the full potential. The driving force to make each and every part of the country flourish is lacking and will prove disastrous if not attended to.

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