In the Indian Constitutional Congress
We have agreed to pay the Russians 500 million rupees in damages for breach of contract. Even though we disagree that we are at fault, we must bend to their might. Now it seems that while we have been bent, another nation has decided to exploit our perceived weakness and without any provocation, without any warning, without any reason, Japan has viciously attacked our colonies. We would have been willing to negotiate with Japan had they had any reasonable demands or claims. Yet they made no attempt at dialogue whatsoever. Furthermore, seeing our weakness, according to sources in England, the Anglais now wish to support Japan, whom only recently attacked THEM, because India at a previous time (before the war between Japan and England) helped Japan to upgrade their fleet, a necessity for an island nation.
We find it highly ironic that England that was dogpiled by Vikings and France, now gladly joins in the same activity against us, again for no reason. We purchased from the Neandor a colony that they had conquered, however this was in peace time and England made no attempt to protest or discuss the legality of our action with us. Now suddenly when India is the target of aggression from Russia, and under attack by Japan, does England choose to speak out on the matter. Accusations of Indian hypocrisy have flown across the diplomatic channels, truly irony is not as well appreciated in England's capital as it is in India's.
Yet making new insights is not hypocrisy. India has realized that our pacifist tendencies have resulted in great suffering for our people and though we believe in dialogue, compromise, pragmatism, it seems we must also become a brute, build armies and weapons, and send our young to die. India today must study war and weaponry so that India in the future can study philosophy and art. This has been made clear to us. Had Japan not baselessly attacked us, our policy of non-violence could be maintained. The Russians were willing to negotiate and we managed to come to an agreement. Japan did not even seek to make a claim, they merely attacked without reason or provocation, as they did with the English. Yet India is seen by all as a "dishonorable" nation. It seems that we must adopt the foreigners' views on honor in order to find a place as a respected nation. And yet, when we do so we are deemed hypocritical. Is there no pleasing the outlanders??
We recently sent the following letter to a foreign nation, I hope the Congress will accept it as a summary of the situation.
We have agreed to pay the Russians 500 million rupees in damages for breach of contract. Even though we disagree that we are at fault, we must bend to their might. Now it seems that while we have been bent, another nation has decided to exploit our perceived weakness and without any provocation, without any warning, without any reason, Japan has viciously attacked our colonies. We would have been willing to negotiate with Japan had they had any reasonable demands or claims. Yet they made no attempt at dialogue whatsoever. Furthermore, seeing our weakness, according to sources in England, the Anglais now wish to support Japan, whom only recently attacked THEM, because India at a previous time (before the war between Japan and England) helped Japan to upgrade their fleet, a necessity for an island nation.
We find it highly ironic that England that was dogpiled by Vikings and France, now gladly joins in the same activity against us, again for no reason. We purchased from the Neandor a colony that they had conquered, however this was in peace time and England made no attempt to protest or discuss the legality of our action with us. Now suddenly when India is the target of aggression from Russia, and under attack by Japan, does England choose to speak out on the matter. Accusations of Indian hypocrisy have flown across the diplomatic channels, truly irony is not as well appreciated in England's capital as it is in India's.
Yet making new insights is not hypocrisy. India has realized that our pacifist tendencies have resulted in great suffering for our people and though we believe in dialogue, compromise, pragmatism, it seems we must also become a brute, build armies and weapons, and send our young to die. India today must study war and weaponry so that India in the future can study philosophy and art. This has been made clear to us. Had Japan not baselessly attacked us, our policy of non-violence could be maintained. The Russians were willing to negotiate and we managed to come to an agreement. Japan did not even seek to make a claim, they merely attacked without reason or provocation, as they did with the English. Yet India is seen by all as a "dishonorable" nation. It seems that we must adopt the foreigners' views on honor in order to find a place as a respected nation. And yet, when we do so we are deemed hypocritical. Is there no pleasing the outlanders??
We recently sent the following letter to a foreign nation, I hope the Congress will accept it as a summary of the situation.
We have recently been informed by our diplomatic delegation in English territories that England is discussing taking sides in the ongoing pacific conflict. We would like to make clear a few details in the matter as to make your decision an informed one.
India knew that Japan as an island nation desired yet could not afford to build Galleons. We therefore offered to improve their galleys and even short-term lend them some ships until they could afford the upgrades. We also sold them 2 catapults at their request. Keep in mind that this was before they declared war on England.
The situation with the colony that Neandor seized during your latest war is again a matter of a deal made between two nations, that in our understanding was not relevant to England as you were no longer the owner of said colony, and since you were at peace with Neandor, and since we did not register any formal protest in the form of a letter to our government from yours. We purchased that territory from Neandor in a fair deal.
We find it oddly disconcerting that England reacts to us making deals with nations whom she at the given time were not at war with. Though Japan whom declared war on you and invaded your territory is now suddenly a potential ally merely because India made deals with them prior to their aggression.
India sees this as nothing more than another nation come running to kill off the weak. The Russian bear wounds India, so now Japan and England seek to profit off it. Could not the Japanese have discussed with us their wishes? Keep in mind that we repeatedly attempted to make friends with them, offered them good deals and even lent them ships (which they used for their own purposes). Not once did they hint towards hostility towards India, not once did they make demands or send diplomats to discuss their quarrel with us. Their attack is purely an act of exploiting our perceived weakness, like the Vikings and French attacked you in the past. Yet since India is a "dishonorable" nation we deserve no justice, no aid, only scorn and destruction. Yet what have we done that is truly dishonorable? We have at every junction attempted to make deals that has benefitted our nation. We see no dishonor in this.
In fact, as a gesture of good will we are prepared to make you an offer, if you are honestly interested in peace with the Indian empire. We would be willing to trade with you our two northern colonies on Terra Australis in return for either Port Moresby or the southernmost of your colonies. We wish to do so in order to make our empire more cohesive and as we have come to realize the necessity of, defendable. The particulars can of course be discussed, but if you indeed mean only to exploit the situation to seize our possessions, then be honest and declare so publicly. India is a pragmatic and flexible nation that always sees the value of compromise and dialogue.
India knew that Japan as an island nation desired yet could not afford to build Galleons. We therefore offered to improve their galleys and even short-term lend them some ships until they could afford the upgrades. We also sold them 2 catapults at their request. Keep in mind that this was before they declared war on England.
The situation with the colony that Neandor seized during your latest war is again a matter of a deal made between two nations, that in our understanding was not relevant to England as you were no longer the owner of said colony, and since you were at peace with Neandor, and since we did not register any formal protest in the form of a letter to our government from yours. We purchased that territory from Neandor in a fair deal.
We find it oddly disconcerting that England reacts to us making deals with nations whom she at the given time were not at war with. Though Japan whom declared war on you and invaded your territory is now suddenly a potential ally merely because India made deals with them prior to their aggression.
India sees this as nothing more than another nation come running to kill off the weak. The Russian bear wounds India, so now Japan and England seek to profit off it. Could not the Japanese have discussed with us their wishes? Keep in mind that we repeatedly attempted to make friends with them, offered them good deals and even lent them ships (which they used for their own purposes). Not once did they hint towards hostility towards India, not once did they make demands or send diplomats to discuss their quarrel with us. Their attack is purely an act of exploiting our perceived weakness, like the Vikings and French attacked you in the past. Yet since India is a "dishonorable" nation we deserve no justice, no aid, only scorn and destruction. Yet what have we done that is truly dishonorable? We have at every junction attempted to make deals that has benefitted our nation. We see no dishonor in this.
In fact, as a gesture of good will we are prepared to make you an offer, if you are honestly interested in peace with the Indian empire. We would be willing to trade with you our two northern colonies on Terra Australis in return for either Port Moresby or the southernmost of your colonies. We wish to do so in order to make our empire more cohesive and as we have come to realize the necessity of, defendable. The particulars can of course be discussed, but if you indeed mean only to exploit the situation to seize our possessions, then be honest and declare so publicly. India is a pragmatic and flexible nation that always sees the value of compromise and dialogue.
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