Yes my friend it is true. In a recent survey by Hindu and CNN-IBN, Bangladesh is voted as the most trusted nation by citizens of the country ( even over Russia). However, the irony is that UPA govt has failed to keep two of the most important promises on issues vital to Bangladesh.
First, the accord on Teesta water sharing which PM Manmohan Singh was supposed to conclude in 2011, had the West Bengal govt. didn't intervene at the last minute. Now it still remains uncertain. Second, Land Boundary Agreement which was signed by two countries and ratified by Bangladesh Parliament but Indian Parliament still sitting over it. It is so because the Opposition is projecting the exchange of enclaves located on each other's territory as territorial loss for India. However, on the contrary it would ease off the tensions along the border and help the people live peacefully in these enclaves.
At present what Indian govt is trying to do is to give lolly pops to hide its failure. India invited Bangladesh to have a stake in yet to begin Tipiamukh hydel project in Manipur. Similarly, Bangladesh will soon receive 500MW of electricity from India. Now these are not the returns that Sheikh Hasina govt would want, given the proactive response it has shown to Indian concerns. Thanks to Dhaka, the Unified Progressive Alliance in Assam has been neutralized, and there was clamp-down on other anti-insurgencies & islamist extremist groups. The landmark treaty to extradite the criminals & terrorists is also laudable on part of Bangladesh govt.
In Bangladesh, the opposition is not leaving any opportunity to accuse the Sheikh Hasina govt as 'Pro- Indian'. Bangladesh PM is ready to fight the accusation by hoping to get something substantial in return. With Bangladesh preparing for elections in 2014, in addition to these accusations, it is also facing the turmoil of the trails. This has left the govt in lot of troubles for the upcoming election. Now it is left to UPA govt to pull its act together and respond in time. Otherwise it will lose an opportunity to help a friend. (Although i know what Bangladesh does by reaching out to China and always keeps India on its toes !!! :P) But on a serious note it is very important for Indian govt to respond in time, otherwise the consequences could to disastrous given that neighbourhood countries like China are ready to offer its shoulder for Bangladesh to cry upon. :D
First, the accord on Teesta water sharing which PM Manmohan Singh was supposed to conclude in 2011, had the West Bengal govt. didn't intervene at the last minute. Now it still remains uncertain. Second, Land Boundary Agreement which was signed by two countries and ratified by Bangladesh Parliament but Indian Parliament still sitting over it. It is so because the Opposition is projecting the exchange of enclaves located on each other's territory as territorial loss for India. However, on the contrary it would ease off the tensions along the border and help the people live peacefully in these enclaves.
At present what Indian govt is trying to do is to give lolly pops to hide its failure. India invited Bangladesh to have a stake in yet to begin Tipiamukh hydel project in Manipur. Similarly, Bangladesh will soon receive 500MW of electricity from India. Now these are not the returns that Sheikh Hasina govt would want, given the proactive response it has shown to Indian concerns. Thanks to Dhaka, the Unified Progressive Alliance in Assam has been neutralized, and there was clamp-down on other anti-insurgencies & islamist extremist groups. The landmark treaty to extradite the criminals & terrorists is also laudable on part of Bangladesh govt.
In Bangladesh, the opposition is not leaving any opportunity to accuse the Sheikh Hasina govt as 'Pro- Indian'. Bangladesh PM is ready to fight the accusation by hoping to get something substantial in return. With Bangladesh preparing for elections in 2014, in addition to these accusations, it is also facing the turmoil of the trails. This has left the govt in lot of troubles for the upcoming election. Now it is left to UPA govt to pull its act together and respond in time. Otherwise it will lose an opportunity to help a friend. (Although i know what Bangladesh does by reaching out to China and always keeps India on its toes !!! :P) But on a serious note it is very important for Indian govt to respond in time, otherwise the consequences could to disastrous given that neighbourhood countries like China are ready to offer its shoulder for Bangladesh to cry upon. :D
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