India Refuses To Sign Global Declaration Against Myanmar On Rohingyas

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India Refuses To Sign Global Declaration Against Myanmar On Rohingyas
An Indian parliamentary delegation, led by Speaker Lok Sabha Sumitra Mahajan, refused to be a part of the Bali Declaration adopted at the World Parliamentary Forum on Sustainable Development held at Nusa Dua in Indonesia.
All India | Press Trust of India | Updated: September 08, 2017

125,000 Rohingyas have fled to Bangladesh from Myanmar

NUSA DUA, INDONESIA: India dissociated itself today from a declaration adopted at an international conference as it carried a reference to violence in Rakhine state of Myanmar, from where 125,000 Rohingyas have fled to Bangladesh.

An Indian parliamentary delegation, led by Speaker Lok Sabha Sumitra Mahajan, refused to be a part of the Bali Declaration adopted at the World Parliamentary Forum on Sustainable Development held at Nusa Dua in Indonesia.

"This was in view of the fact that the declaration, which was to be adopted at the conclusion of the Forum, was not in line with the agreed global principles of sustainable development," said a press release issued by the Lok Sabha Secretariat.

The delegation took the stance on a day Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his visit to Myanmar where he expressed solidarity with the government there against the "extremist violence" in the Rakhine state.

2,33,000 Rohingyas have sought refuge in Bangladesh since last October

PM Modi yesterday urged all stakeholders to find a solution that respects the country's unity.

"The country-specific amendment to the draft declaration was proposed at the eleventh hour by selective countries which referred to the violence in Rakhine state of Myanmar. India argued that specifying a particular country is unjustified as this Forum is focused on SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) and inclusive development for all countries based on cooperative and collaborative approach to achieve the 2030 Agenda for the world," the press release said.

India said, "Never before country-specific issues have been included in the declaration as these dilute the objective of these Forums which require unity and focussed efforts of all the countries," the release said.

India reiterated its stance that the purpose of convening the Parliamentary Forum is to arrive at mutual consensus for implementation of SDGs which requires inclusive and broad- based development processes, it said.

"Therefore, the proposed reference to the violence in Rakhine state in the declaration was considered as not consensus-based and inappropriate," the release said.
http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/indi...laration-against-myanmar-on-rohingyas-1747474

 

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India Refuses To Sign Global Declaration Against Myanmar On Rohingyas
An Indian parliamentary delegation, led by Speaker Lok Sabha Sumitra Mahajan, refused to be a part of the Bali Declaration adopted at the World Parliamentary Forum on Sustainable Development held at Nusa Dua in Indonesia.
All India | Press Trust of India | Updated: September 08, 2017

125,000 Rohingyas have fled to Bangladesh from Myanmar

NUSA DUA, INDONESIA: India dissociated itself today from a declaration adopted at an international conference as it carried a reference to violence in Rakhine state of Myanmar, from where 125,000 Rohingyas have fled to Bangladesh.

An Indian parliamentary delegation, led by Speaker Lok Sabha Sumitra Mahajan, refused to be a part of the Bali Declaration adopted at the World Parliamentary Forum on Sustainable Development held at Nusa Dua in Indonesia.

"This was in view of the fact that the declaration, which was to be adopted at the conclusion of the Forum, was not in line with the agreed global principles of sustainable development," said a press release issued by the Lok Sabha Secretariat.

The delegation took the stance on a day Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his visit to Myanmar where he expressed solidarity with the government there against the "extremist violence" in the Rakhine state.

2,33,000 Rohingyas have sought refuge in Bangladesh since last October

PM Modi yesterday urged all stakeholders to find a solution that respects the country's unity.

"The country-specific amendment to the draft declaration was proposed at the eleventh hour by selective countries which referred to the violence in Rakhine state of Myanmar. India argued that specifying a particular country is unjustified as this Forum is focused on SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) and inclusive development for all countries based on cooperative and collaborative approach to achieve the 2030 Agenda for the world," the press release said.

India said, "Never before country-specific issues have been included in the declaration as these dilute the objective of these Forums which require unity and focussed efforts of all the countries," the release said.

India reiterated its stance that the purpose of convening the Parliamentary Forum is to arrive at mutual consensus for implementation of SDGs which requires inclusive and broad- based development processes, it said.

"Therefore, the proposed reference to the violence in Rakhine state in the declaration was considered as not consensus-based and inappropriate," the release said.
http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/indi...laration-against-myanmar-on-rohingyas-1747474

Good to see India sticking to it's policy.

 

[HariSinghNalwa]

Good we have chosen Modi because he has a spine not that spineless Manmohan Singh

 

[Banglar Bir]

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India Refuses To Sign Global Declaration Against Myanmar On Rohingyas

Well, India plays the fatherly role of instigating the Myanmar military's torturing and expelling the citizens of Arakan only because they are Muslims. India should be regarded our enemy till eternity and BD rough elments should get ready to annihilate and divide that sob India.

Arakan was not historically a part of Burma. It was independent. But, now annexing it with the British help, Burma is expelling the rightful citizens of Arakan and Suppa powa India is helping it in the international diplomatic fronts such as in Indonesia.

 

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India Refuses To Sign Global Declaration Against Myanmar On Rohingyas
An Indian parliamentary delegation, led by Speaker Lok Sabha Sumitra Mahajan, refused to be a part of the Bali Declaration adopted at the World Parliamentary Forum on Sustainable Development held at Nusa Dua in Indonesia.
All India | Press Trust of India | Updated: September 08, 2017

125,000 Rohingyas have fled to Bangladesh from Myanmar

NUSA DUA, INDONESIA: India dissociated itself today from a declaration adopted at an international conference as it carried a reference to violence in Rakhine state of Myanmar, from where 125,000 Rohingyas have fled to Bangladesh.

An Indian parliamentary delegation, led by Speaker Lok Sabha Sumitra Mahajan, refused to be a part of the Bali Declaration adopted at the World Parliamentary Forum on Sustainable Development held at Nusa Dua in Indonesia.

"This was in view of the fact that the declaration, which was to be adopted at the conclusion of the Forum, was not in line with the agreed global principles of sustainable development," said a press release issued by the Lok Sabha Secretariat.

The delegation took the stance on a day Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his visit to Myanmar where he expressed solidarity with the government there against the "extremist violence" in the Rakhine state.

2,33,000 Rohingyas have sought refuge in Bangladesh since last October

PM Modi yesterday urged all stakeholders to find a solution that respects the country's unity.

"The country-specific amendment to the draft declaration was proposed at the eleventh hour by selective countries which referred to the violence in Rakhine state of Myanmar. India argued that specifying a particular country is unjustified as this Forum is focused on SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) and inclusive development for all countries based on cooperative and collaborative approach to achieve the 2030 Agenda for the world," the press release said.

India said, "Never before country-specific issues have been included in the declaration as these dilute the objective of these Forums which require unity and focussed efforts of all the countries," the release said.

India reiterated its stance that the purpose of convening the Parliamentary Forum is to arrive at mutual consensus for implementation of SDGs which requires inclusive and broad- based development processes, it said.

"Therefore, the proposed reference to the violence in Rakhine state in the declaration was considered as not consensus-based and inappropriate," the release said.
http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/indi...laration-against-myanmar-on-rohingyas-1747474

Yes it will remind Modi Gujarat and Visa ban from US. Everybody can understand that

 

[HariSinghNalwa]

India needs to deepen it's ties with tatamadaw and reduce Chinese influence and stop illegal Bangladeshi to enter our land and step up working camps for illegal Bangladeshi as they are a good labour force now they charge cheap but we can make them work for free

 

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Well, India plays the fatherly role of instigating the Myanmar military's torturing and expelling the citizens of Arakan only because they are Muslims. India should be regarded our enemy till eternity and BD rough elments should get ready to annihilate and divide that sob India.

Arakan was not historically a part of Burma. It was independent. But, now annexing it with the British help, Burma is expelling the rightful citizens of Arakan and Suppa powa India is helping it in the international diplomatic fronts such as in Indonesia.

Now Bangladeshis can clearly see who is their enemy, India has only one agenda, which is to wipe out Muslims. They don't care if it is Rohnigiya or Bengladesh. I hope Pakistanis and Bengladeshi can work together can take on this infested state.

 

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Thanks to PR China too for supporting the government of Myanmar.

 

[Banglar Bir]

Why is Modi backing Suu Kyi on Rohingya issue?
Ranjan Basu, Delhi
Published at 03:24 PM September 08, 2017

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Myanmar's State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi talk to reporters during their joint press conference in the Presidential Palace in Naypyitaw, September 6, 2017.Reuters
India wants to improve its economic ties with Myanmar as part of its 'Act East' policy and push back against Chinese influence
Narendra Modi has kept mum on the plight of Rohingyas during his three-day Myanmar visit but said India shared Myanmar’s concern about “extremist violence” in its Rakhine state.

Indian observers say Modi’s announcement did not come as a surprise since it is only natural for India to prioritise business ties and strategy in its relations with Myanmar.

Modi visited Myanmar amid an army crackdown in the Rakhine that has so far forced an estimated 125,000 Rohingya refugees fleeing into Bangladesh.

Refugees and rights groups say hundreds of Rohingya have been killed in the military operation triggered by Rohingya insurgents’ August 25 attack on dozens of police posts and an army base.

Myanmar denies the claims. Naypyitaw does not recognise the Rohingyas, considered to be one of the most persecuted communities in the world, as its citizens, and sees them as illegal immigrants from Bangladesh.

Almost all the diplomats, researchers and analysts the Bangla Tribune interviewed in Delhi said that Modi did not speak a word about the Rohingya crisis as India was desperate to improve its economic ties with resource-rich Myanmar.

India also refused to sign a global declaration adopted at an international conclave on Thursday as it referred to the violence against Rohingya.
‘Act East’ policy
Myanmar is India’s first stoppage in its Act East policy. Delhi is also keen to strengthen business ties with ASEAN members and considers Naypyitaw its gateway to Southeast Asia.

India’s bilateral trade with Myanmar has grown to about $2.2 billion and Delhi has invested heavily in connectivity projects through Myanmar, but these projects have moved slowly.

Naypyitaw is also Delhi’s partner in BIMSTEC and India wants to implement several connectivity projects through Myanmar – one of them is a trilateral highway passing through Myanmar to Thailand.

Former Indian ambassador to Myanmar VS Seshadri explained that India has so much stake in Myanmar in business and connectivity that Delhi cannot afford bitterness with Naypyitaw at any cost.

“Good relations with Myanmar is the first and most important condition for the success of our Act East policy,” he said.
The Chinese factor
Myanmar’s relations with China has improved further since Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy came to power. She travelled to Beijing after becoming the state counsellor.

China is also mediating peace talks between Myanmar’s various armed communities and constructing Kyauk Pyu port. Beijing has also set up gas pipelines up to Kunming.

Times of India’s Diplomatic Editor Indrani Bagchi said the situation has been gradually changing.

Myanmar is giving India a clear signal that it wants to maintain a balance between Delhi and Beijing because both are very important neighbours for Naypyitaw.

India sees this as an excellent opportunity to rekindle an old friendship, all the while pushing back against Chinese influence on Myanmar, she said.

Delhi will never want uncomfortable issues like violence against Rohingyas to cast a shadow on this scenario, Baghchi said.
Stability in the Rakhine
India is constructing the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project at a cost of nearly $500 million through Rakhine, to directly connect India’s northeast with the Bay of Bengal.

It involves developing a port, an inland waterways terminal and a road. It can also serve as an alternative if Bangladesh ever refuses to give India transit.

Geopolitical stability in the region is a must for realising this important project.

Delhi has nearly finished the Sittwe port work where the Kaladan project starts. But construction of the Mizoram road through thick forest at the end of the Kaladan river path is stuck.

Gautam Mukhopadhaya, who retired last year after serving as Indian ambassador to Myanmar, said the 2012 violence in Rakhine pushed back the Kaladan project.

MyanmarAlmost all the labourers or local engineers, working in the project, were local Muslims who were forced to flee after violence erupted.

So, India needs peace and stability in the Rakhine for the sake of the Kaladan project, he added.

It is clear why Modi talked tough on “extremist violence” in the Rakhine.
Anti-militant operations
Four Indian states – Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Monipur, and Mizoram – share nearly 1,643km border with Myanmar.

Many northeastern extremist groups have hideouts in the deep forests along the border.

India has long been conducting anti-militant operations in these areas and at times, even struck the militants inside Myanmar.

It is clear that such operations are not possible without Naypyitaw’s consent and assistance.

Delhi has no other option but to maintain this cooperation with Myanmar to maintain peace in its northeast.

Delhi-based strategic thinktank Institute of Defence Studies and Analysis’ researcher Gautam Sen pointed out that most of the insurgent groups like the NSCN or ULFA, who are fighting against India, have hideouts or training centres in the Myanmar jungles.

“So, the assistance of Myanmar, and particularly its army’s assistance, is very important for India to eliminate these [insurgents],” he added.
This article was published in Bangla Tribune
http://www.dhakatribune.com/world/south-asia/2017/09/08/modi-backing-suu-kyi-rohingya-issue/

 

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What is the stand of Muslim Community in India on this?

 

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What is the stand of Muslim Community in India on this?

Oh please, they don't have any say. They have to obey whatever Hindu elites asks them. If they dare to challenge their say they will be punished and will be pushed further into the corner. All they can do is nod their heads like cows.

 

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Oh please, they don't have any say. They have to obey whatever Hindu elites asks them. If they dare to challenge their say they will be punished and will be pushed further into the corner. All they can do is nod their heads like cows.

That's what surprise me most. They are in big number more than in Pakistan and they can't say a word.

 

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‘Act East’ policy
Myanmar is India’s first stoppage in its Act East policy. Delhi is also keen to strengthen business ties with ASEAN members and considers Naypyitaw its gateway to Southeast Asia.

This Gadha PM of India has not perhaps read a regional map. India has to go for east only after it go through BD. Indian NE is almost a worthless territory to connect India to Myanmar, because India itself is begging BD to give it a corridor to reach Tripura, which is also very near to Myanmar.

India wants to destabilize the region, harm BD economy, and be complacent when some other country kills any Muslims. India cannot kill neither Kashmiri, BD or Pakistani Muslims. So, it is playing and praying a vengeance by the brainless and worthless Shovel Peace Prize winner Suu Kyi.

 

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That's what surprise me most. They are in big number more than in Pakistan and they can't say a word.

Doesn't surprise me one bit.