Most Indians are disappointed with Manmohan Singh's performance as the Prime Minister. He has consistently turned a blind eye to instances of corruption in various ministries. Some see Dr.Jekyll and Mr.Hyde in him. One reason for the prime minister's abysmal performance is his all-consuming urge to normalise relations with Pakistan. There is no doubt that normalised relations with all our neighbours would be great.
However, unrealistic obsession with normalising relations with the unstable neighbour is only a prescription for disappointment and worse. Pakistan is variously controlled and manipulated by religious fundamentalists, the army and the ISI. No one really represents Pakistan with any unambiguous authority. There are reports that ISI keeps printing fake Indian currency notes to destabilise our economy. Ofcourse, we should expect the government of Pakistan to deny this serious allegation outright.
Manmohan Singh must realise that Indo-Pak relationship is not the only issue that warrants his attention.
However, unrealistic obsession with normalising relations with the unstable neighbour is only a prescription for disappointment and worse. Pakistan is variously controlled and manipulated by religious fundamentalists, the army and the ISI. No one really represents Pakistan with any unambiguous authority. There are reports that ISI keeps printing fake Indian currency notes to destabilise our economy. Ofcourse, we should expect the government of Pakistan to deny this serious allegation outright.
Manmohan Singh must realise that Indo-Pak relationship is not the only issue that warrants his attention.
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