07-22-2004, 09:19 PM
It's the job of the Indian govt to look after the interest of Indian citizens - be it in India or on foreign soil. I've heard the same arguments back during Gulf War I when some of my friends complained as to why GoI is sticking it's neck out to airlift thousands of Indians from Kuwait. It's no different than a Indian Consultate in DC coming to assistance of a NRI who could have landed in some trouble.
In terms of finding solution to the current problem with those 3 Indian hostage, I think GoI has to reach the 'other' side beyond the conventional means. It would definitely play well in certain quarters if GoI response was the same as 'you are with us or against us' and issue big statements.
For one, I don't think it is our battle and - offically was '<i>ninda</i>-ed even by the previous GoI last year. It's about time GoI start looking after it's own - rest can take care of themselves.
In terms of finding solution to the current problem with those 3 Indian hostage, I think GoI has to reach the 'other' side beyond the conventional means. It would definitely play well in certain quarters if GoI response was the same as 'you are with us or against us' and issue big statements.
For one, I don't think it is our battle and - offically was '<i>ninda</i>-ed even by the previous GoI last year. It's about time GoI start looking after it's own - rest can take care of themselves.