The important question is, are we ready to play a decisive role? Ministry for External Affairs (MEA) may say yes, but their actions speak otherwise. India is currently a temporary member of the UNSC, believed to be an audition for a permanent role. Far from being impressive, India has failed miserably in the audition. It has failed to seize initiatives and play a critical role. In fact, India has shied away from key issues fearing to rub certain sections the wrong way.
Recently there was a resolution passed in UNSC regarding the Libyan crisis. India abstained from voting, fearing backlash from certain sectors. A nation, shaping into a major power cannot afford to be so gutless. It needs to step up, make a strong stand and make its opinion heard.
Under the UPA, Indian leadership led by the puppetry skills of the Gandhi family has regularly failed to take strong stances, may it be diplomacy, corruption or even Pakistan. Inviting Geelani to Mohali for the match was probably the biggest political blunder beating other blunders like Sheik-e-Sharm, Headley case etc.
India's case weakens if you look at the whole picture. Indian borders are regularly infiltrated. It is afflicted with insurgency in large parts. It is at continuous odds with its neighbors, infact the whole subcontinent is a ticking nuclear time-bomb. Societal, Regional and Communal issues still exist. India in no circumstance represents a nation capable for handling the post of permanent member of UNSC.
To justify its inclusion in the UNSC permanently, India first needs to set its own house in order and enhance credentials. Then it needs to develop a strong foreign policy, stick to it and play hard ball. India, in no circumstance can afford to be the elephant in the room.
And our minister reads speech of other country........
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