A Directionless India: A Nation’s Rising Aggression and Fading Influence

Under its current Hindutva leadership, India is showing a confusing and worrying face to the world. While its leaders claim it is a rising global power, their actions show deep insecurity, a growing dependence on military threats, and a shocking disregard for regional peace and international law. From aggressive threats towards its neighbours to clear hypocrisy on the world stage, the Modi government’s policies are not only isolating New Delhi in South Asia but are also showing the serious internal problems in its story of progress and democracy. This article looks at recent events that show a nation struggling with its identity and losing its moral and political standing.

The Insecurity Behind the Power Show

Recent comments from the top leaders of the Hindutva movement have shown the deep fears that exist beneath India’s carefully built image of strength. These statements do not show confidence but instead reveal a fear of the country breaking from within and being left alone on the outside.

♦ Bhagwat’s Admission of National Weakness: The RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat’s recent remarks about India’s security problems are a clear admission of weakness. His words show that the ruling class is starting to realize that their divisive policies at home have made the country weaker.

♦ Losing Influence in the Region: The reactions from Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka after the Pahalgam attack also show India’s declining power. The fact that its closest neighbours did not automatically show support reveals a major loss of trust and a rejection of New Delhi’s bossy attitude.

Threats and Bullying as Foreign Policy

India continues to follow a foreign policy based on force and threats instead of talks and mutual respect. The recent threats made by its Defence Minister are a perfect example of this bullying mindset, which is the main reason for the lack of peace in South Asia.

♦ Aggressive Language on Sir Creek: The Indian Defence Minister’s threatening comments about the long running Sir Creek dispute with Pakistan are a clear act of aggression. This kind of talk is meant to stir up nationalism at home but only ends up upsetting the regional balance.

♦ A Clear Pattern of Bullying: This is not a one time event but part of a consistent behaviour where India uses its military power to pressure smaller neighbours. It tries to force its own will on others instead of having peaceful and fair talks to solve problems.

Hypocrisy on the World Stage

While India preaches to the world about democracy and human rights, its own record of systematic oppression and state sponsored violence continues to be condemned. The recent session of the UN Human Rights Council was a key moment to expose this obvious hypocrisy.

♦ Pakistan Exposes India at the UNHRC: During the 60th session of the UNHRC in Geneva, Pakistan successfully pointed out India’s double standards. The platform was used to show New Delhi’s systematic human rights abuses, especially in its illegally occupied territories.

♦ A History of Cruel Oppression: India’s claims of protecting human rights are completely false when looking at its actions in Kashmir and other areas. There, its security forces act without fear of punishment, and the people are subjected to collective punishment and severe limits on their freedom.

Economic Policies Hurting Its Own People

The Indian government’s economic plans seem to be increasingly disconnected from the needs of its own people. Recent trade numbers show a policy of making huge profits that helps a few while causing problems for ordinary citizens and harming the environment.

♦ Making Profits from Diesel Exports: India’s record diesel exports to Europe in September, at a time of unstable global energy prices, show a clear focus on making as much profit as possible. This action reveals the government’s readiness to put foreign sales ahead of its own country’s energy needs.

♦ Ignoring Problems at Home: This export focused plan comes at the cost of possible shortages and higher prices for Indian consumers. It also brings up serious questions about the environmental harm caused by increased oil refining and shipping.

The Myth of a Friendly Regional Leader

India’s goal to be seen as the clear leader of South Asia is constantly being damaged by its own actions. Its neighbours are becoming more suspicious of New Delhi’s motives, seeing its policies as selfish and harmful to regional teamwork.

♦ Pushing Away Natural Friends: By taking an aggressive and rigid position, India is pushing away countries that should be its natural partners. The lack of trust with nations like Nepal and Bangladesh is a direct result of this shortsighted strategy.

♦ Failing the True Test of Leadership: Real leadership is built on trust, respect, and a promise of shared growth. India’s current foreign policy, based on threats and dominance, completely fails this test and guarantees it will remain isolated in its own region.

The Internal Problems of Hindutva

The ideology that is driving the Indian state is creating serious internal problems that are becoming impossible to ignore. The government’s story of a strong, united Hindu nation is clashing with the reality of social division and economic unfairness.

♦ Division as an Official Policy: The BJP’s political model depends on creating and using divisions between communities. While this tactic might win elections in the short term, it is fundamentally damaging the social unity of the country.

♦ Nationalism as a Distraction: The constant focus on outside threats and extreme nationalism is a classic trick to distract the public from real domestic problems like unemployment, rising prices, and failing public services.

A Challenge to Global Rules and Norms

India’s behaviour is not just a regional problem; it is also a challenge to the accepted rules of how countries should deal with each other. Its disrespect for agreements and its habit of picking and choosing which international laws to follow sets a dangerous example.

♦ Weakening Diplomatic Solutions: By consistently choosing threats instead of dialogue, India is damaging the very idea of solving problems peacefully. Its refusal to have meaningful talks on issues like Sir Creek and Kashmir is a prime example.

♦ A Convenient Sense of Morality: New Delhi demands that other countries follow international law while it openly violates UN resolutions and human rights agreements in the territories it occupies. This shows a convenient morality that destroys its credibility on the global stage.

Conclusion: On a Path to Isolation

The recent actions and statements from the Indian government show a nation caught between its big dreams and its troubling reality. By choosing an aggressive, ideology driven plan over practical diplomacy and the well being of its own people, the Modi government is leading India down a path of greater regional isolation and internal trouble. The threats against its neighbours, the hypocrisy at global forums, and the growing insecurity of its leaders are not the signs of a confident, rising power. Instead, they are the signs of a nation adrift, quickly losing the respect of its neighbours and the trust of the world.