Had Chanakya been alive today…’: What is the big political game behind Amit Shah’s silence? From ‘chicken neck’ to ‘Prahar Doctrine’, big questions are being raised ‘If Chanakya were alive today…’: What is the major political game behind Amit Shah’s silence? From the ‘Chicken’s Neck’ to the ‘Prahar Doctrine’, significant questions are being raised.

These days, deep meanings are being extracted from the strategic silence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah and his statements in the corridors of Indian politics. There is a strong discussion among political analysts and experts that when there is a heated debate going on all around on issues related to the country’s internal security, strategic fronts and geopolitical turmoil, then the calmness of Amit Shah, one of the most powerful strategists of the country, is not a sign of a big storm coming. It is being speculated on many political forums and social media of the country that if the father of modern diplomacy, Acharya Chanakya, was alive today, he too would have been surprised to see the current security scenario and India’s aggressive diplomacy. Be it the security of ‘Chicken Neck’ (Siliguri Corridor), a very sensitive geographical part of the North-East or the aggressive and decisive ‘Prahar Doctrine’ being adopted by the country’s forces, a historic change is being seen in India’s strategy on every front. Amidst all these strategic changes, this silence of the Home Minister is testifying that something very big and unprecedented is cooking behind the scenes, the results of which are going to decide the direction of the politics of the country and the world in the future.

Security of the ‘Chicken Neck’ Corridor and the Changing Geopolitical Landscape of the Northeast

The strategic importance of the merely 22 km wide ‘Chicken Neck’ i.e. Siliguri Corridor, which connects the North-Eastern states of India to the rest of the country, is not hidden from anyone. It has always been an evil attempt of the countries opposing India to somehow disrupt this strategically very sensitive Galway and cut off the connectivity of the North-Eastern states of India with the main country. However, in the last few years, the kind of impenetrable security system, infrastructure development and increased military deployment by the Indian government and security agencies in this area has foiled every nefarious design of the enemies. The way the intelligence system has been strengthened on internal security fronts under the leadership and guidance of Amit Shah, it has become clear that India has now completely come out of the defensive posture and adopted an aggressive and alert stance. Seeing the buzz and strategic preparations going on in this area, experts are believing that in the coming days, a very big and tough action can be seen against the anti-India forces, the outline of which has been completely prepared.

‘Pharar Doctrine’ and the increasing scope of the new strategic thinking of the Indian Army

In today’s modern era, the methods of fighting wars have completely changed. Traditional battles have now been replaced by hybrid warfare, cyber attacks and rapid offensive actions. Keeping this modern need in mind, Indian Defense Forces have started implementing offensive strategies like ‘Strike Doctrine’. The basic mantra of this doctrine is clear that if any kind of evil eye is cast on the country’s borders or sovereignty, then the enemy will be given a befitting reply by entering his house. The way masterstrokes are being played within the country and across the borders by coordinating between the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Defence, has also attracted the attention of the international community. Amit Shah’s working style has always been precise and result-oriented, and when he does not make much public statement on a major issue, it simply means that some major action on the ground is already under planning.

Chanakya Policy and Strategic Diplomacy of Modern Indian Politics

Since ancient times, the principles of Acharya Chanakya have been considered supreme in the matters of diplomacy, intelligence and state governance in the Indian subcontinent. The main basis of Chanakya Niti says that do not let your enemies guess about your weaknesses and always keep your next step confidential. At present, a deep impression of this policy of Chanakya can be seen in the functioning of the Central Government. When the country’s Home Minister Amit Shah appears to be completely serious and measured on any sensitive internal security issue, uneasiness naturally increases in the camp of the opposition parties. The country’s internal security system, decisive war against Naxalism, crackdown on cross-border terrorism and swift action by central investigative agencies against anti-national forces are clear proof that India is no longer in a mood to compromise on its security at any cost.

Big changes in the country’s politics and security in the coming days

Only time will answer these questions being raised in political circles, but it is certain that India’s internal and external security policy is now going through a completely new and strong phase. The security forces’ keen eye on sensitive issues like ‘Chicken Neck’ and aggressive military thinking like ‘Prahar Doctrine’ show that India is ready to overcome every obstacle in the path of becoming a global superpower which can become a threat to the unity and integrity of the country. This deliberate silence of Amit Shah is actually the silence before any big political or strategic blast, on which not only the country but the entire world is keeping a close eye. From the public to the politicians, everyone is desperate to know what the next big and historic step of the government is going to be after this silence.