In this compelling episode of Central Hall, we dive deep into the complexities of the India-China border issue—one of the most challenging geopolitical dilemmas of our time. Join us as Kapil Sibal brings together three highly respected voices in Indian foreign policy and strategic affairs: Shiv Shankar Menon, Subramanian Swamy, and Ashok Kantha. Each guest brings a unique perspective to the table, providing insights into the past, present, and potential future of India-China relations.
Featured Guests:
Shiv Shankar Menon – Former National Security Advisor of India and a renowned diplomat who has held critical positions, including the Foreign Secretary of India. Known for his strategic insights, Menon offers a balanced view on the historical context of the India-China border issues, the challenges of diplomacy, and India’s evolving foreign policy stance.
Subramanian Swamy – Economist, politician, and a seasoned voice in Indian politics, Subramanian Swamy brings a strong, assertive perspective on India’s defense and strategic interests. Known for his candid views, Swamy discusses the political dynamics and economic implications of India’s stand on the border issue with China.
Ashok Kantha – Former Ambassador of India to China and a seasoned China expert, Kantha provides an insider’s view on the diplomatic intricacies between the two nations. His extensive experience in China-related affairs helps decode the current tensions and explore avenues for de-escalation and dialogue.
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All this intellect having an intelligent discussion on sensitive topics and people still tune in to see arnab screaming at prime time. Such a shame
i admire this man alot…but if you focus on who his father, uncle, etc are then you make it look like nepotism
People like Subramanian Swamy are bad for India lol.
Shiv Shankar Menon is in a class of his own. Tremendous guy!
Modiji let’s do it for the country. Some of these suggestions can be looked into positively. @pmoindia #pmoindia @amitshah
The wisest people of India:
Talk, talk, talk…..
You didn't win the war as the Chinese achieved their objective as always but good to cope with fantasy.
What a nice gathering of the wisest people on the matter. Who else can assemble than Mr.Sibel.
For these type of sessions it will be helpful to have a map displayed during the discussion. It will benefit the viewer.
India have to take action to free our border from chinese occupation any how otherwise it is the shame for the nation which has youngest population , largest population and one of the best armys in the world .I think we have to learn from Israel who are committed to their nation and its people who take every inch of their land if it is occupied by anyone.
There are many examples like ukraine being a small nations retaliating against Russian forces in order to defend their land and people.
Many in India are afraid of being economically weaker than china and highly dependent on china as china has the world largest supply chain so what? We will find alternative to it , we will develop our own supply chain through various schemes like make in India and we can take help of democratic nations like America ,South Korea , japan etc. in removing our dependency on china economically and technologically.
Thus at last we want our land back from china at any cost.
I am watching it because of Dr.Subramaniam swamy
When will the pm listen to Dr. Swamy’s advice on China
All Modi haters in ome frame
Kapil sibal sir we connout tell truths Indian media pro comminese China they will remove my massage under 404
They are all anti-Indian. Sibal is the lawyer of the pro-
Muslim political party TMC . Swamy is pro-Chinese, others are also pro-Chinese. If this is the face of the position party of India, we are doomed.
PANEL You All should highlight Gujrat Traders interest is the reason why the issue is kept non Transparent
The money Greed Gujjus runs with US and Indians Rulers business with US created anger with INDO CHINA relations BJP damaged Indias stand
Swamy ji the true patriot and legend
lol these jokers dont agree with army
@Swami stmt:Xi was very cold too him – Talk about it! It is all over even if Not gone viral (courtesy Joshi and Mallviya -MoDani/MoBani/MoShah/MoRss 2 PR poodles for Ranga in PMO)
As long as India insist on imposing the unequal treaties upon China set by the British, the Chinese will fight.
The truth is Congress led govt defeated our military by not providing weapons and equipment and lost the whole of aksai chin which is a huge land mass this clown shiv shankar menon was eam for 10years and now talks about establishing a permanent border why didn't you finish while in power you clown why should BJP do all the fighting
Bharath has stopped issuing visas to Chinese since 2020 only visas being issued is for diplomats
Galwan happened because China tried to play hardball if they had been not checked in galwan which is on the pangong so lake zone which is a disastrous area where breathing is difficult and where Bhartiya army confronted Chinese soldiers which resulted in that clash
China wanted to create an issue of incursion to be alive during 2024 general election of Bharath so that cunning congress can reap benefits but the result of the election and Rajnath Singh Ji's message to Bhartiya military to prepare for war resulted in ending the impasse
Bharatiya army is still sitting pretty on gogra hot springs which is why China is worried chushul demchok and depsang points are being patrolled buffer zones will be marked this time around and the biggest drawback is Bhartiya fauj has been asked to fire upon intruders if any from across lac since galwan there's no crossover from China with Narendra Bhai at helm China knows it's weakness in Bharat Ocean waterways
Bottom line is look like ur 7 states will be part of China soon
India was created by the British colonialism and borders are drawn by colonial rulers that are not acceptable or accurate. Colonialism ended leaving India and China to have a border issues for ever, brawl, war and destroy each other without peace. No country that was previously under colonial rule is in peace except Malaysia, Singapore etc due to their leaders. In Sri Lanka voters have rejected the two party and family political system and Indians have to wake up now.
Head of discussion Dr. Swamy ji🙏
India has no time to be super power in Economy & Technology. Politicians are too corrupt to trust. They sold country, Indulged in high corruption & abusing citizens.. BJP sirf hawa he…. Not good than congress.
THESE R TALK….THEY DONT UNDERSTAND ANYTHING…
INN LOGO SE ACH6AA HAIN…
Kapil Sibal addressing listeners as "lay people" drags the ethos of the discussion down to the level of a soliloquy, where “we talk, and we only listen!” It’s less of a conversation and more like speaking to walls that only reflect his thoughts, leaving the rest of us to wonder if our role is merely to mirror rather than engage.
I really tried to listen to Indian politicians and discussions you have here in this video. But, as an Australian, l cannot understand a clear position of yours, nor do you explain simple, that the territory disputes in the mountain ranges between India and China are because the borders were put on the map by the English colonialists without participation of India or China. You do not mention, that actually like all Westerners never mention, that in Tibet was serfdom, and the Monks got many of their child students from families, which were so poor, that they could not feed all of their children and sent them to the monasteries, where they served the monks in everything they were told, and were also abused. I personally also detest, that the Dalai Lama did not stay in his “country” to be with his Lamas, who could not escape, he abandoned them. So, when China finished this serfdom there, and modernised Tibet, all the children go to school now, they don’t need to serve the monks, because the families have enough money through work. I have seen so many current videos from life in modern Tibet, and listened to Tibetan families they are content satisfied with the changes, especially in infrastructure, housing, and job opportunities, agriculture. Anyway, why is India a BRICS Founder, when you don’t want to have a friendly, harmonic relationship with China, just clinch to Russia for old nostalgia. In the mean time you undermine Chinese mobil phones, technology, cars, l mean undermine the Chinese economy, and say you are a committed BRICS member, at the same time you shake hands with Biden, hug him, and ask for military materials, equipment, weapons, when do not get them, Mr Modi leaves the BRICS SUMMIT TO meet with German Chancellor Scholz to buy submarines from 🇩🇪 Germany, not from Russia or China. All, what l am saying is you are gibberish, insincere, and change your position all the time. India is unreliable, and also no visionary. Yes, Russia, China, India in unison could change the world to a better place, and free us from the US hegemony. USA should be a normal country too, which works with all countries to better their citizen lifestyles, but no, India strives to take over China’s position, competes, which is a disadvantage used by the G7 to spread more discord in BRICS. India had a fantastic Philosopher, poet, writer, Rabindranath Tagore, and Mr Mahatma Gandhi, and many other great personalities, but you do not act in their wisdom. I leave it, as l am to disappointed. I still hope, Indian politicians and folks wakes up, that the G7, EU, USA will never even like Indians, nor Asians, as they always see them as underlings, only use them. There are so many examples, but Indians are blind and deaf unfortunately, and they hinder with their attitudes the fast development of BRICS. Thank you. Bye, Kind regards from 🌏🕊😇
The guy wearing yellow doesn't realise China has drones and missiles and do not need to send foot soldiers down to the Indian border to do a shooting war.
The Wire and the Congress should learn from the left debacle in the US…..stop playing communal politics…It does not resonate with the voters…you will keep loosing sane people and elections for another 100 yrs. Make your politics more pragmatic, rather then being communal and fanning communalism.
What you people expect from Rahul and Sonia who make secret deals and agreements with China. Can a government believe such people to take them into confidence.
Sensible, sensitive Leadership and Firm Governance to govern a country and State. Live and let live – Singapore role model to follow
1. The Rise of Weak, Incompetent & Corrupt Leaders | Lee Kuan Yew's WARNING – Losing every thing you have. Not serving in the best interest of the Nation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6WCtJrUEOo
Indian politician need guts to say that Tibet is invaded by china in year 1959. Border between India and china comes after only Chinese invaded Tibet. Before that there is no any border dispute among India and Tibet. So unless Tibet problem was not solved border disputes will be remain forever. So it’s up to Indian government to decide what to do. Jai hind Jai Tibet
No Chinese on the panel
It's difficult to listen to some peoples' ego and self-denial of their contribution to the current status of the China-India border issue. If China looms large now or occupied Indian territory, then in all probability it happened on their watch. However, to mobilise 60,000 troops to oppose pChina's earlier effort and risk a major war is not a characterisation of a meek India nor an India throwing her hands up in surrender, despite the China monster. Much credit has to be accorded the Indian leadership as they seek a mutually respectful terms for a relationship with China.
ABOUT DR. SUBRAMANIAN SWAMY JI 🙏:
HE IS WELL RESPECTED & LEARNED NATIONAL LEADER.
BUT, HE IS LESS THAN HONEST IN MANY WAYS TALKING ABOUT MODI GOVT & ITS ACHIEVEMENTS.
BJP & MODI GOVT HAS DONE IMMENSE SERVICES RESULTING IN OUR HUGE GROWTH & PROGESS & REAL WELFARE OF POOREST OF POOR PEOPLE IN OUR COUNTRY.
SWAMY JI HAS BEEN DOING TALL TALKS & TAUNTING MODI JI BOTH OPENLY & SURREPTITIOUSLY AT THE COST OF HIS PERSONAL AGGRANDISE. SO, EVEN WHILE IN BJP, HE HAS NOT GAINED DESIRED LEVEL OF CONFIDENCE FROM BJP'S CADRES & LEADERS – BEING NOT SO RELIABLE –
HE WASTED HIS CAPABILITY & COMPETENCE IN NO USE ISSUES – HE LOST SENSE OF PRIORITY TO NATIONAL INTERESTS & ISSUES !!!
AS SUCH, HIS KNOWLEDGE, CAPACITY & CAPABILITY COULD NOT BE PUT TO EFFECTIVE PRODUCTIVE USE & BENEFIT OF OUR NATION & THE COUNTRY 🙏🇮🇳🙏!!!
KAPIL SIBAL JI :
YOU HAVE NOT BEEN HONEST ANYTIME IN RELATION WITH MODI GOVT.,.
YOU NEVER ACCEPTED & RESPECTED BJP's MODI JI GOVT…EVEN WHILE IN CONGRESS PARTY;
SINCE YOU DIDN'T ACCEPT & RESPECT, HOW DO YOU EXPECT TO GAIN CONFIDENCE OF BJP TOP & PM MODI JI ON SUCH SERIOUS NATIONAL ISSUES 🇮🇳. YOU FAILED IN THIS LIMITED RESPECT 🙏.
DUE TO YOUR FAILURE,
MODI JI FELT COMPELLED TO BE RETICENT – THEY COULDN'T OPEN THEIR HEART TO YOU 🙏 ON TOP SERIOUS NATIONAL ISSUES.
ABOUT RAHUL JI & SONIA GANDHI JI, STILL LESS SAID THE BETTER. THEY HAVE NO NATIONAL PERSPECTIVE. THEY DON'T CARE FOR YOUR NATION & COUNTRY. THEY HAVE MULTIPLE PERSONAL PROBLEMS-PREJUDICES & THEY CAN NEVER COME OUT & THINK OF OUR NATION & THE COUNTRY. SO, THEY ALWAYS CONSPIRED AGAINST BJP LEADERSHIP, THEIR GOVT & MODI JI HIMSELF – SO THEY REMAINED IN THEIR CLOSED COCOON.
OBVIOUSLY, CONGRESS & GANDHIS NEVER THOUGHT OF GROWTH & PROGRESS OF OUR COUNTRY SAY IN LAST TEN YEARS.
Emperor Xi of the Middle Kingdom had to show his toughness to his domestic audience and showed his hands too quickly to the west . And he was incredibly stupid to seek a tough posturing against India around the same time. India needs China as much as China needs both the west and India for trade- it doesn’t have a market big enough to take care of all the capacities built. A decoupling will not happen but the indomitable control over supply chain is now being actively challenged globally. In that context , China has a lot to loose to keep the rapprochement with India at bay even with a position of strength. Geopolitics is volatile, nobody has the last words today.