Shakti DubeyAIR 1 · CSE 2024 · 276 wordsTheir whole copy
Opening · a definition
Gujral doctrine is a set of five principles that delineates India's approach towards it's neighbours in realm of foreign policy - It was brought into existence in 1996.
Five principles of Gujral doctrine:-
Body · points
(1) Non-Interferance - South Asian nation must refrain from interfering in domestic matter of each other
(2) Mutual respect for territorial integrity & sovereignty among the nations
(3) India's relation with it's neighbours like - Nepal, Srilanka, Bangladesh, Bhutan will be guided by Benevolence and not reciprocity
(4) The territory of one nation should not be used to harm the interest of another nation.
(5) In case of disagreement & disputes countries should focus on resolving through bilateral consultations and dialogue
Relevance of Gujral Doctrine :-
Today it's relevance is more than ever before because of the turbulent geo-political situation
(1) India and it's relation with it's countries like sri lanka, Nepal etc is actually based on benevolence
- eg :- India's aid to srilanka during economic crisis (2) Non-Interferance :- India has refrained from interfering in internal matter of any neighbouring state
- eg :- During 1971- Bangladesh liberation war - India did not intervene until the government asked for help (3) Mutual respect for Territorial integrity & sovereignty
- eg :- India's stand on Dokhlam Issue, Galwan Valley clash, etc (4) Territory of one nation should not be used to target another nation interest
- eg :- India has been very vocal about Pakistan harbouring Non-state actors (5) Bilateral dispute resolution has always been on India's agenda eg :- India's proposal for resolution of Indus water dispute bilaterally
Close · a summary
Thus Gujral doctrine finds its relevance in shaping India's foreign policy even today.