It was heartening to see the smiling Suu Kyi come out of her house, after almost 15 years of house arrest. I read that she was not even allowed to meet her husband when he was in his death bed. The military Govt time and again rejects her sons visas without stating any reasons and she has not met her children for so many years. Yet, despite all these difficulties, she has not given up. She acts for the welfare of the masses without giving up her calm demeanor. We do not know on how long she would be allowed to remain free. Her present freedom may only be short lived as the rulers may frame her if her popularity rises high.
Given her Gandhian approach in pursuit of democracy for the people of Burma (I am not used to the name Myanmar), it is sad that the Indian Govt has decided to remain silent as far as Suu Kyi is concerned. Worse, it leans towards the Military ruler (going to the extent of even inviting him to India for official functions). Why ?? As far as I can think, India is afraid that if it takes a strong stance against the Burmese Govt, the military Govt may lean towards China allowing its strategic land area to be used by the Chinese. But, what happened with Sri Lanka ?? Despite all the behind the screen support by Indian Govt, the Sri Lankan Govt has allowed China into its country to develop the infrastructure. China has its presence in Sri Lanka, Bangaladesh, Nepal, Pakistan and almost all the nations surrounding India. But, can that be given as an excuse for not supporting a genuine movement which is devoid of any violence ??
Given her Gandhian approach in pursuit of democracy for the people of Burma (I am not used to the name Myanmar), it is sad that the Indian Govt has decided to remain silent as far as Suu Kyi is concerned. Worse, it leans towards the Military ruler (going to the extent of even inviting him to India for official functions). Why ?? As far as I can think, India is afraid that if it takes a strong stance against the Burmese Govt, the military Govt may lean towards China allowing its strategic land area to be used by the Chinese. But, what happened with Sri Lanka ?? Despite all the behind the screen support by Indian Govt, the Sri Lankan Govt has allowed China into its country to develop the infrastructure. China has its presence in Sri Lanka, Bangaladesh, Nepal, Pakistan and almost all the nations surrounding India. But, can that be given as an excuse for not supporting a genuine movement which is devoid of any violence ??
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Welcome back to Blogging after more than a month of "studied" silence.
In fact I dont find much difference between Kyi and Gowri.... as you too were in a sort of house arrest....(ok ok.....).
Iththanai naalukku appuram thideernu ezhudhinaalum, innoru national policy criticsm, Myanmaar-ai Bhurma nnu solrathu..... Hmmm, neer maaravee maateer.... (Burma capital enna voi....Rangoon thaana ??)
Vanakkathudan Aasai thambi....
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