Afghanistan and India do not have a common border today. A third country, i.e., Pakistan is now dividing them. But there was a time when that country was an important part of the ancient Indian empire. According to eminent historians, the Aryan culture spilled over to India's mainland from here. Later, it also became the center for spreading Buddhism.
Strengthening Old Ties
Thousands of years have passed since then. The situation in the subcontinent has changed drastically. India-Afghanistan friendship is reaching new heights.
However, conditions in Afghanistan turned from bad to worse after its separation from India. It became a toy in the tug-of-war of foreign powers. Totally ruined after being treated as a playground by the United Kingdom, the United States, and Russia, it faces the greatest threat today from Pakistan, which handed over this country to a monster like the Taliban. As a result, Afghanistan has once again become a war field.
Removal of Taliban
The Taliban rule in Afghanistan has been overthrown. Yet, its remnants are still creating trouble. International effort is continuing to reconstruct the country destroyed by the Taliban. India is playing a leading role in it, much to Pakistan's chagrin. Pakistan leaves no stone unturned to obstruct this work. The Indian Embassy there has been attacked several times as part of this plot. Places where Indians involved in the reconstruction of Afghanistan reside have become special targets. The hands of Pakistan's notorious intelligence agency, Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), in these attacks have also been exposed.
Time and again, Pakistan has gone all out to reveal its dislike for India's presence in Afghanistan. But despite all threats, India is not prepared to shirk away from its responsibility toward its neighbor. It has spent more than Rs.2 billion for providing facilities like schools, roads, hospitals, and electricity in the country, thoroughly devastated by the war.
Main Responsibilities
It is said that more than 4,000 Indians are helping to make the country self reliant at enormous risks to their lives. The Afghan Government is quite cautious about the security of Indians, but it has its own limitations. In this situation, the Indian Government is also sending its security forces there.
The very sights of Indians delight Afghans today, whereas they are allergic even to the mention of Pakistan. That is why India must adhere to its task of helping Afghanistan, despite all odds. No direct gain might seem to be derived from it. Yet, by carrying out its obligation, India may play a crucial role in foiling Pakistan's terrorist conspiracies. One of the main responsibilities of India is to prevent Afghanistan from becoming a terrorist grazing ground.
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