Letter to BS: What lies behind the India-China 'reset'?

The number one priority must be our own security, peace and economic growth

My compliments for the succinct editorial “No longer a counterweight”(April 26), beautifully analysing all facets of India’s efforts towards a ‘thaw’ in relations with our powerful neighbour.

One has to admire Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s farsightedness and sagacity in admitting China’s superior military strengths. Like a prudent leader, he has decided not to show hollow bravado and has instead taken the route of an honourable compromise on issues that are really inconsequential. ‘Reset’ of bilateral ties between India and China is a win-win situation and in the interest of both the countries. In the process, if we end up hurting US’