If you believe the bhakt narrative, Modi ji is playing 12D chess on the global stage—“countering” the united states by cozying up to Beijing. But peel back the saffron-tinted filter, and it looks less like a masterstroke and more like a surrender. Whether it’s allowing Chinese companies a backdoor entry into indian markets or quietly softening stances after fiery speeches, the so-called self-reliant india is starting to look like a franchise outlet of “Made in China.”
The irony, of course, is glaring. After thundering about boycotting China, banning apps, and flexing at Galwan, here we are—rolling out the red carpet for Chinese e-commerce giants and tech investments. So while the government boasts about standing up to Washington’s pressure, the reality feels like bending down to Beijing’s cheque book. “Strategic autonomy” suddenly sounds a lot like “strategic shopping.”
At the end of the day, the optics are more about chest-thumping in front of domestic audiences than actual foreign policy brilliance. If countering America means opening the door wider for China, then india risks trading one dependency for another. But don’t worry—bhakt whatsapp University will quickly rebrand it as yet another chanakya move, where surrender is secretly victory and importing more Chinese goods is the ultimate proof of Atmanirbhar Bharat.
The irony, of course, is glaring. After thundering about boycotting China, banning apps, and flexing at Galwan, here we are—rolling out the red carpet for Chinese e-commerce giants and tech investments. So while the government boasts about standing up to Washington’s pressure, the reality feels like bending down to Beijing’s cheque book. “Strategic autonomy” suddenly sounds a lot like “strategic shopping.”
At the end of the day, the optics are more about chest-thumping in front of domestic audiences than actual foreign policy brilliance. If countering America means opening the door wider for China, then india risks trading one dependency for another. But don’t worry—bhakt whatsapp University will quickly rebrand it as yet another chanakya move, where surrender is secretly victory and importing more Chinese goods is the ultimate proof of Atmanirbhar Bharat.
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