Whispers Forum

President Trump’s suggestion to PM Modi: “I leave Bangladesh to PM Modi”, is welcome. As per US media reports, some leaked files confirm US’s covert hand in destabilizing Bangladesh and overthrowing ex-PM Sheikh Hasina. The problem was created by Biden, who was supposedly close to Md. Yunus. Trump’s suggestion could, however, be a blessing-in-disguise for India to ward off China’s threat. Let me be more specific. The ruling dispensation in Bangladesh is an unelected, interim government, cosying up to China and Pakistan and receiving covert support from the ISI. China’s motive is to disturb the balance of power in the region by creating unrest in India. There is utter chaos in Bangladesh. It has lately hinted at even scrapping the “uneven” international border fencing deal with India struck by Sheikh Hasina. The Hindu and other religious minorities are being tortured and their places of worship vandalized. This could not be possible without the covert and overt support of the interim government. Sheikh Hasina is on extended stay in India. Restoring the status quo ante by her safe return to power is important. The question is : Should India intervene militarily to create conditions conducive for holding general elections in Bangladesh? Diplomatic efforts alone may not suffice amid escalating violence and growing radicalism. The army is divided into several sections owing allegiance to different political parties. Trump’s advice comes in handy. To follow up his offer to India to handle Bangladesh on its own, concrete action is needed. China has its eyes set on the Siliguri corridor (Chicken’s neck),a crucial link between the North-east and the rest of India. It is strategically important and sensitive. India faces the perennial danger of untrustworthy China cutting off the chicken’s neck. To neutralise the threat, India must consider annexing northern-most territory of Bangladesh bordering Siliguri corridor and convert chicken’s neck into an elephant’s neck. China took over Tibet. No country except India protested. President Trump advocates taking control of Panama canal, Canada and Greenland. Then, why should India lag behind in neutralizing the threat perception from China?
A K Saxena (Former civil servant)

The opposition is trying to make an issue out of deportation of illegal immigrants by the USA to India and their handcuffing and shackling. Their logic is: shackling and handcuffing Indians who were illegal entrants to the USA is inhuman and a national humiliation. This is a misplaced argument. The USA is handcuffing and shackling the male passengers since they are in large numbers and there could be a worst case scenario wherein some of them may try to make desperate or violent attempts to overpower the crew while airborne at thousands of feet. It is to prevent such a possibility that the USA's law enforcement agencies are shackling the illegal migrants and handcuffing them. Seen from a purely security point of view, it makes sense because any such misguided attempt, if at all made, may endanger the life of the rest of the deportees, security personnel, pilots and crew and others.
V K Reddy

It is extremely humiliating to send back illegal Indian immigrants handcuffed and in military aircraft from the USA. These included 25 women and 13 minors in the age group of 4-17. This is completely unacceptable as Indian students pay billions of dollars in fees to US universities every year for worthless degrees. Watching these Indians land at Amritsar airport, the question becomes pertinent as to what is more shameful - sending back illegal immigrants handcuffed and completely humiliated in military aircraft or that so many desperate Indians could not fulfill their dreams in their homeland and were forced to take the dunki route? The US has deported illegal immigrants before, but this is the first time that a military aircraft was used for this purpose and their hands and feet were shackled like hardened criminals. Is Washington trying to send a message to Delhi by doing this?
Neha Singh

Known for its rich culture & heritage, country of Mohan Das Karamchand Gandhi, Nehru and now Modi, India always hearty welcome people from diversified religion & region. The way President Trump deported Indians was very rude & insane. In this short span of life world leaders should be an example for all of us & the public always believe & trust & look for these great personalities in harder times. No matter few Indians were illegal emigrants, President Trump must have communicated PM Modi for a smooth deportation. Public of both countries will be happy to see settling misunderstandings between both the Leaders for a happy living in this small life.
Vivek Dhawan

The US has shocked India, the world’s largest democracy, by deporting illegal Indian immigrants- handcuffed with shackled legs. The US the oldest democracy, was expected to treat the deportees with dignity and empathy. Human rights violation. India is left with no option but to accept them to keep the US in good humour. This is the first tranche of deportees. More will follow in due course. India should be extremely circumspect in verifying the credentials / documents of deportees. The US has the sovereign right to decide on deportation in its national interest and security. However, there is a grave risk of some criminals, particularly those hailing from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal, to sneak into India, camouflaged as illegal immigrants. All things considered, there is a lesson to learn for India from the experience. On the analogy of action by the US, India should also carry out population cleansing by deporting illegal immigrants having infiltrated from neighbouring countries, irrespective of their religious identities and denominations, for possessing certain undesirable characteristics. The rohingyas, for instance, scattered across the country, pose a potential threat to India.
A K Saxena (Former civil servant)

Recently seen raids on business establishments in Bhopal by the Enforcement Directorate were well planned by one of the Political families from Bihar for personnel benefits. The interesting fact was the business person was warned 10 days in advance by Biharis that such an operation will be done on a particular date & manage if you can. The result was nothing & ED has to conclude the raid the same day, matter of fact is such decorated agencies are now a days working only for politicians and creating ruckus for Business establishments. Henceforth ED has also issued Notice to Political family for breaking the silence resulting in failure of raid.
Vivek Dhawan
Sincere workers can manage both office and residence
It is the shirkers who resist any increase in working hours. It is the dishonest & lethargic people who shirk work and do their job in time. If you have a healthy, normal & disciplined both in your house and office you can easily regulate your life and never crib. Normally people who indulge in adultery in their relations are not able to manage both the office and residence. If one is sincere and works hard & for longer duration in life he will never get schizophrenia and depression.
A Srivastava