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24 December 2024

India's Domestic Strains Transform Regional Diplomatic Relations

Recent events expose challenges faced by marginalized communities and shifting international ties.

The An-Noor Literature Festival, organized by the Students Islamic Organisation of India (SIO) at the Jamaat-e-Islami Hind (JIH) headquarters in New Delhi, recently concluded, drawing over 1,500 attendees. The festival featured powerful discussions, artistic displays, and poignant exhibitions spotlighting not only the Palestinian fight for freedom but also the sacrifices endured by the people of Gaza. A highlight was the exhibition depicting the emotional and brutal realities of the Palestinian struggle, including images of victims and the final moments of prominent freedom fighter Yahya Sinwar.

A particularly viral moment emerged when JIH President Syed Sadatullah Husaini posed for photos seated in the same chair as Sinwar, holding the Palestinian headscarf and stick, symbolizing solidarity with Palestine. His presidential address on 'Art, Literature, and Making Sense of Islamic Civilization' emphasized the essence of art aligning with moral, aesthetic, and spirituality, and critiqued the dichotomy between Western and Islamic views of artistry. Husaini cited Aldous Huxley’s 'Brave New World,' illustrating the potency of cultural expression.

Meanwhile, India’s diplomatic relations with Bangladesh are experiencing turbulence as reported incidents of rising Islamist sentiments within Bangladesh create tensions. Following Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s visit to Dhaka, marked by concerns over violence against minorities, Dhaka responded asserting its independence against external interference. The increasing influence of political Islamist groups, previously suppressed during Sheikh Hasina’s rule, raises alarms over regional stability and has shifted the previous friendly bilateral dynamics.

Countries like India face accusations of inciting anti-India sentiments amid allegations of Hindu minority attacks, straining relationships. With rising domestic unrest echoing the past instances of militancy, these developments have paved the way for groups like Hizbut Tahrir seeking to establish Islamic governance.

On another note, the situation of Rohingya refugees, primarily originating from Myanmar and now facing severe hardships within Indian borders, highlights India’s complex stance on refugee policy. A recent report from The Azadi Project and Refugees International outlines grave violations of human rights, noting many Rohingya are detained even after serving their sentences.

The report calls out India’s lack of adherence to its own constitutional responsibilities and international obligations. India, not being party to the 1951 Refugee Convention, maintains strict deportations under the Foreigners Act—a scenario condemned globally. Even local courts uphold these detention terms, showing resistance to international human rights norms.

The local plight of Rohingya refugees presents dire living conditions within detention centers, with activists calling for the Indian government to fulfill its obligations under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, stating, 'a significant number of Rohingya refugees continue to be incarcerated even after serving their prescribed sentences.'

Adding to this already complex weave of narratives are the recent decisions from the Indian Supreme Court aiming to recalibrate the legal structures influencing civil rights, affecting vulnerable groups. Significant cases such as the quashing of the Gujarat government's remission to the convicts of the Bilkis Bano case and the judgment on the electoral bonds scheme convey the court's active role amid fluctuated political landscapes.

Through the lens of the An-Noor Literature Festival, and upon reflecting on Bangladesh’s recent political shifts and the plight of marginalized communities such as the Rohingya, it's abundantly clear: India is at the intersection of several internal and external pressures. These developments have important implications for India's domestic policies and its international relations.

The tensions with Bangladesh, compounded by the rise of Islamist forces and the Rohingya refugee situation, serve as reminders of the challenges India faces at this historic juncture. Looking at the future, it is evident India must revise its foreign policy approaches and embrace the principles of cooperation and humanitarian assistance to ameliorate regional stability and honor its international commitments.

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