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Author: Prof. Engr. Zamir Ahmed Awan, Sinologist (ex-Diplomat), Editor, Analyst, Non-Resident Fellow of CCG (Center for China and Globalization), National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad, Pakistan. (E-mail: [email protected]).
According to Worldometer, on 9 May 2021, the number of worldwide Coronavirus cases is 158,287,310, and the death toll has reached: 3,295,637. However, in India, the number of cases reached: 22,295,911, and the death toll: 242,398, with death reported during the last 24 hours is 4,133. These figures may increase over time.
However, the ground situation is much worse, as the Indian Government is hiding the actual figures, and only filtered data is accessible to the rest of the world. PM Modi has imposed undeclared restrictions of reporting news on COVID-19. Violators of this ban may lose their assets as the Government confiscates their properties and sets other punitive actions on them.
According to WHO, all countries are required to report all information on COVID-19 instantly so that WHO may approach to rescue them. But PM Modi is afraid of his failures and loss of reputation. He is scared of losing popularity and may lose his position as Prime Minister of India.
The actual situation on the ground is much scary, and unofficial data reports almost half a billion infections and a death rate of 800,000 per day. Whereas some people say, the actual impact is 10 to 30 times bigger than reported.
The whole world is a victim of COVID-19. However, few countries are hard-hit, whereas some are less affected. India is one of the worst-hit countries. As a matter of fact, the challenge of COVID-19 is so huge that no single country can overcome it alone; it requires the International community and all nations to join hands to defeat the devastating virus. Even the most developed, most advance, and prosperous country like the US could not beat COVID-19 yet.
In order to proactively outreach India to save human lives, one must know the cause of the worsening situation in India so that a comprehensive and well-informed policy may be devised to save human lives in India. Below are few reasons for catastrophic disaster in India:
Initially, at the beginning of the outbreak, India politicized the COVID-19. It started to blame its minorities and low-caste Hindus for this virus and deprived them of access to health care. India is a caste-based society, where the lowest caste – untouchable are living in misery and blamed for any bad things that happened in the country.
Prime Minister on elections based on its support of Hindu Extremist groups like RSS. So after winning the elections, he has to patronage the extremist Hindu groups. India has been hijacked by extremist Hindus, who wanted to turn India from a secular state to a "Pure Hindu" state. They demanded all non-Hindus to convert to Hinduism or leave India, Christians to go back to Europe, and Muslims to the Middle East. India is only for Hindus.
Under Modi Government, minorities are targeted with the support of state machinery. Atrocities against Muslims, Christians, and low-caste Hindus are witnessed everywhere. At the beginning of the outbreak of COVID-19, the minorities were targeted and denied health care.
Also, India joined President Trump to blame China for COVID-19 and has not taken any preventive measures. In the capacity of a personal friend of President Trump, PM Modi was singing the same music and ignored the necessary measures to put in place in advance.
Although India is one of the largest manufacturers of vaccines in the world, due to over-greed, PM Modi exported Indian vaccines excessively, leaving not enough stock for domestic consumption, which has created the crisis.
Indian Vaccine was substandard and caused many deaths as causing blood clots. There are many cases where the vaccinated people are tested Covid-19 Positive. The Indian Vaccine was proved sub-standard, defective, and ineffective. Several countries returned Indian Vaccine, banned in their own countries and rejected totally.
India has the capacity to produce Oxygen, but Modi's excessive greed has over-exported to earn more foreign exchange, Leaving the domestic stock of Oxygen insufficient. With the rise of COVID-19 cases, the demand for Oxygen also grown up and the domestic supply was inadequate, resulting in more deaths.
Due to social distancing and lockdowns, the economy has suffered severely and caused many deaths due to starvation too. The industry is suffering; businesses are shrinking, social life has been disturbed, ultimately leading to more suffering for humankind. Due to extremist policies and mistreatment of minorities, there was unrest in the country. The foreign investors were reluctant to enter India; the existing foreign companies either sold out their businesses or scaled-down. Even Indian investors were also scared due to extremists as Indian brutalities against its own nationals, especially the minorities and lower-castes. The Indian capital has witnessed an outward flow, and even the highly qualified workforce has also shifted in developed countries to secure their future as they do not see any bright future under Modi's extremist policies. India is facing a fatal economic collapse.
PM Modi has a track record of extremism and terrorism, and he was refused an American visa on alleged charges of the massacre of Muslims in the state of Gujrat in 2002 when he was Chief Minister. He was bared to travel to Europe on the same charges. He used Police, Army, and law enforcement agencies to massacre Muslims in 2002.
India is an aggressive state with an expansionist motive and has evil intension toward all its neighbors. That is why it has disputes, wars, and differences with all its neighbors, including Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Sikkim, and Sri Lanka. India is facing complete isolation in the region.
India was a traditional ally with the former USSR and was milking as much as possible. India was the beneficiary of generous economic assistance and trade concessions from the USSR. USSR opened doors for education to Indian youth and facilitated the transfer of technology. The USSR was meeting all the defense needs of India. Most of the weapons were donated or provided on concessions. The USSR build the defense Industry in India. But grate less India felt after the disintegration of the USSR, Russia cannot meet its requirements and no longer beneficial for India. Then, India shifted its focus toward America and, after spending lots of efforts and time, gained America's attention. Today, India is a "Major defense partner" with America and entirely in the American club. But now India has to buy expensive American and European weapons, which its economy may not support.
India is part of the anti-China alliance in "Quad" along with Australia, Japan, and America, which is the cause of tension in the region and makes the whole region discomfort able. Indian hegemonic policies also made SAARC dysfunctional. India depends on friends far away and creates hate and rivalry with its neighbors and regional countries.
Indian atrocities and brutalities in Kashmir, Assam, Punjab, Naga Land have created more fuss in the country. The confrontation with farmers led to more protests and violence. The amended Citizenship Act caused a massive crisis and harmed national unity. Bias and discriminatory approach has further deteriorated Indian society.
State failure and aw lessness have reached the extent that Uranium is being traded as a common commodity in India. It is feared that the extremist might have access to nuclear weapons, which might be very serious and disastrous for India and the whole regiona and globally. The International Atomic Energy Agency may intervene to control the situation.
The failure to control the situation might cost PM Modi his position as Prime Minister of India. The Intellectuals, Scholars, Think Tanks, and opposition politicians are awakened.
After understanding ground facts and realities, I would withdraw your kind attention that India is a country of 1.2 billion people. Any disaster to India is a disaster to humanity. We must keep aside the political difference aside and rush to save human lives in India. It is one of the biggest tragedies of the modern age; precious human lives are at risk. In addition to the number of deaths due to Coronavirus, the economic loss has also put human lives at a serious stake.
Pakistan is among the first few countries, which, despite the traditional rivalry, extended Humanitarian aid to India. Although Pakistan is also facing COVID-19 challenges and passing through the worst economic crisis, yet, understands the importance of precious human lives. Despite the limitations of resources, the people and Government of Pakistan have donated generously. We have political differences with India; we oppose India's extremist policies. We resist the aggressive & evil plans of India, we condemned India's bias and discriminatory policies, and we criticize Indian excessive human rights violations. But above all respect, Human lives, values precious human lives, rush to save humanity, proactively outreach to save humanity.
It is appealed to International Community and individuals to save humanity in India. Rich and advanced nations may play a more prominent role voluntarily. Irrespective of race, religion, ethnicity, or political differences, save humanity. Being a human being is our obligation and prime duty.
(ASIA PACIFIC DAILY)
