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Its an irony that cant be missed, a country known for its military botch ups making light of Indias responsible military restraint. A statement that has left the Indian Army outraged. United States has a history of military blunders. The embarrassing defeat in Vietnam, its failed bid to stabilise Iraq invaded on the false pretext of unearthing WMDS or in Afghanistan where US troops have been bogged down in an unequal war. The Indian military establishment is seething at Americas audacity to question the Indian Armys military capabilities and credentials.
Most top generals TIMES NOW spoke to thought it ironical that the US with its chequered military record should think of ridiculing such a battle hardened and proven fighting force as the Indian Army. But documents of communication between Shiv Shankar Menon, the then Foreign Secretary and Richard Holbrooke clearly showing that India has been nothing but sincere in engaging its neighbour despite 26/11 and clear links between Pakistan and the attacks. But the United States on the other hand has been nothing but opportunistic in its dealings be it with India or with any other country in the world.
At a time when both the United States and India have engaged in concerted efforts to build a stronger relationship, Timothy Roemers statement takes us back to the Nixon Indira era, an era of suspicion and lack of faith. As it tries to salvage its diplomatic ties with countries, even going to the extent of trying to silence the messenger, one wonders if the United States of America can really wish away the truth.
US envoy angers Indian Armymen
Most top generals TIMES NOW spoke to thought it ironical that the US with its chequered military record should think of ridiculing such a battle hardened and proven fighting force as the Indian Army. But documents of communication between Shiv Shankar Menon, the then Foreign Secretary and Richard Holbrooke clearly showing that India has been nothing but sincere in engaging its neighbour despite 26/11 and clear links between Pakistan and the attacks. But the United States on the other hand has been nothing but opportunistic in its dealings be it with India or with any other country in the world.
At a time when both the United States and India have engaged in concerted efforts to build a stronger relationship, Timothy Roemers statement takes us back to the Nixon Indira era, an era of suspicion and lack of faith. As it tries to salvage its diplomatic ties with countries, even going to the extent of trying to silence the messenger, one wonders if the United States of America can really wish away the truth.
US envoy angers Indian Armymen
