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Bangladesh accuses India of being a bully in matter of Water sharing. How far the accuse is relevant? Provide an argument in about 200 words.
The allegation against India being a bully in water sharing with Bangladesh has certain realties in it but such matters have a history of complexities behind them. The fact that India has occupied an upstream position on shared rivers gives it a strong bargaining power. Bangladesh, on the other handRead more
The allegation against India being a bully in water sharing with Bangladesh has certain realties in it but such matters have a history of complexities behind them. The fact that India has occupied an upstream position on shared rivers gives it a strong bargaining power. Bangladesh, on the other hand, happens to lie downstream and thus, usually comes at the mercy of that power play. That often leads to conflict during times such as drought or flooding, where such water management decisions in India would affect serious consequences on Bangladesh.
But even so, India and Bangladesh have signed a number of bilateral memorandums for cooperation regarding water resources. They haven’t quite resolved matters; rather, India generally cites its own domestic needs, in some of these regions, connected to these rivers-for instance, West Bengal-from having its water management decisions justified.
So, even though Bangladesh’s concerns are pretty valid, the entire picture is not one-sided. The two countries must sit together and evolve means, which would result in sustainable solutions to meet the needs of both populations.
See lessWhat are the new developments in the current situation of Bangladesh and what are it's implications for India?
On 5th August 2024, Sheikh Hasina was forced to resign from the post of Prime Minister of Bangladesh and flee the country due to protests by students against the quota system which is said to favour loyalists of Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League. In the aftermath, Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus became theRead more
On 5th August 2024, Sheikh Hasina was forced to resign from the post of Prime Minister of Bangladesh and flee the country due to protests by students against the quota system which is said to favour loyalists of Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League. In the aftermath, Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus became the interim Prime Minister. Violence in Bangladesh has not died down completely as some conservative members are now targeting the minority Hindu community.
India and Bangladesh shared a robust relationship under the government of Sheikh Hasina. Economically, India supported Bangladesh with trade concessions and low interest lines of credit. Bangladesh is a major buyer of Indian electricity earning significant revenue.
The coup in Bangladesh creates more uncertainty in India’s neighbourhood. This will force India to increase its defence expenditure. This is detrimental for as a developing country, India has to focus on other areas like education and health.
After elections there is a chance that Khalida Zia’s Bangladesh National Party may come to power which is anti-India. India is also concerned about the situation of Hindu minorities and has formed a committee to monitor the situation.
Major changes are taking place in Bangladesh and its impacts would be felt in India in the coming times.
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