India's secular intellectuals and media houses are outraged by the fact that Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Israel. More than the Prime Minister's visit, they are upset by the fact that in his speech, the Prime Minister referred to Hamas as terrorist organization and the October 7th Hamas attack as a terrorist attack. Their displeasure is further compounded by the fact that the Prime Minister has agreed to several cooperation agreements to give a new dimension to India-Israel relations.
Well!
These people argue that India has changed its policy direction on the Palestine issue. India has always supported Palestine on the Palestine issue, but now India has retreated from that policy. These intellectuals continue to call this change in direction wrong.
Well, if this is the argument, then one question must be asked: what has India gained as a result of this one-sided support to Palestine?
Let's assume that Palestine is very poor and facing hardship. It has no technology or any special scientific achievements that could benefit India. No problem. Then, Palestine can at least support India on international forums and refrain from making negative comments on India's internal issues. India can certainly expect this much, and it's justified. But what is the reality?
To date, Palestine has rarely supported India on any issue at international forums. Furthermore, Palestine has also made negative comments on India's internal issues, especially in the matter of the Kashmir issue. Whenever the Kashmir issue has been raised, Palestine has always sided with Pakistan and furthered its narratives!
What is the benefit of a relationship in which India only has to give and, in return, has to listen to unnecessary statements/sermons of Palestine? Why raise unnecessary white elephants? India has every right to think in its own interests, and this is also appropriate.
Well!
These people argue that India has changed its policy direction on the Palestine issue. India has always supported Palestine on the Palestine issue, but now India has retreated from that policy. These intellectuals continue to call this change in direction wrong.
Well, if this is the argument, then one question must be asked: what has India gained as a result of this one-sided support to Palestine?
Let's assume that Palestine is very poor and facing hardship. It has no technology or any special scientific achievements that could benefit India. No problem. Then, Palestine can at least support India on international forums and refrain from making negative comments on India's internal issues. India can certainly expect this much, and it's justified. But what is the reality?
To date, Palestine has rarely supported India on any issue at international forums. Furthermore, Palestine has also made negative comments on India's internal issues, especially in the matter of the Kashmir issue. Whenever the Kashmir issue has been raised, Palestine has always sided with Pakistan and furthered its narratives!
What is the benefit of a relationship in which India only has to give and, in return, has to listen to unnecessary statements/sermons of Palestine? Why raise unnecessary white elephants? India has every right to think in its own interests, and this is also appropriate.
Dr Rajeev K Upadhyay
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