Echoes of Dissent: Joe Biden's 'No' Casts a Shadow on US-India Relations - Analyzing the Impact of Presidential Decisions.

The publication of my recent column, 'Will Joe Biden attend the Republic Day Parade?' (Dec 12), proved timely, as the White House confirmed soon after that President Biden would not attend. The rejection was undoubtedly a rebuff, providing clarity to the Indian government. I based my prediction on the strained India-US relationship after the US filed a criminal case related to a plot against Sikh separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. My assessment was validated when Biden declined the invitation. To replace Biden, India invited French President Emmanuel Macron, who accepted. However, this move coincided with France detaining over 300 illegal Indian immigrants, highlighting challenges in India's narrative of economic success. The Pannun incident eroded trust in US-India relations, with implications for geopolitics and the evolving China-US relationship. Meanwhile, Pakistan army chief Asim Munir capitalized on the situation, conducting high-profile meetings in the US, gaining an advantage amid the downturn in India-US ties. Modi's optimism about weathering incidents affecting bilateral relations seems unrealistic, as India appears on the defensive. Restoring balance in the relationship, particularly with the Biden administration, poses significant challenges. India's reluctance to summon US Ambassador Eric Garcetti over the Biden invitation leak and other issues raises questions about India's assertiveness in its relationship with the US.

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