In 1962 I was in village when one day all villagers gathered
at Panchayat notice board depicting what Nehru said " China has stabbed us
from back". He said about start of war with China. As a stupid young boy,
I went with other boys to convey the message to all villagers about war and how
China betrayed us...by stabbing us from back! I took Chacha Nehru's words for
granted. The facts revealed as I read some books written by others clarifying
what mistakes India did (and for that matter Nehru did) and we lost many lives
and land as well. The small lessons are: we need to be very tricky in dealing
with China, do not invite war if possible. The big lesson is: We have to be
strong to be respected. And this is where we failed miserably in last 70 years
of Congress rule in "full(fool?)" democracy. To become a respected
power first we need to have one voice and this is only possible if we readily
accept some restrictions on democratic rights!!! Are we ready? Or else China
and may be Pak shall take away land and out pride as well.
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