India stands firm like a rock amidst its turbulent neighbors, leaving the world amazed by its strength.

India’s neighboring countries are currently facing severe crises. Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan are grappling with deep political and economic turmoil.

Amidst this, India’s stable and secure position once again proves the strength of its democratic roots, while its neighbors seem to be struggling to maintain even a semblance of democratic order.

Pakistan’s situation is perhaps the worst. The country’s economy is faltering, and separatist movements in Balochistan are gaining momentum.

Extremist groups like the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) are directly challenging the government.

China has made substantial investments in this province, and if violence escalates, Beijing might pull back, which would be a severe blow to Islamabad.

In Pakistan’s Sindh province, public unrest is evident, with ongoing protests for several days.

People are opposing the construction of six canal projects on the Indus River, fearing that these canals will deprive Sindh of its water permanently. This raises a critical question:

Can Pakistan maintain its territorial integrity? Relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan are also at an all-time low.

The situation at the Pakistan-Afghanistan border is tense. The Torkham border crossing recently reopened after being closed for 26 days, but tensions remain.

On March 24, Pakistan claimed to have killed 16 Afghan infiltrators.

The Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) continues to pose a significant challenge, with Islamabad accusing Kabul of sheltering the group, a claim that Kabul denies.

For India, the most concerning development is the instability in Bangladesh. Since Sheikh Hasina’s government was ousted last August, the country’s democratic framework has crumbled.

The interim government, led by Mohammad Yunus, has failed on almost every front. Minority communities face constant attacks, radical forces are gaining strength, and international organizations like the UN have raised concerns over the increasing violence against women and children.

In Afghanistan, under Taliban rule, basic rights are being denied, especially to women.

Two days ago, UNICEF reported that with the start of the new school year, it has been three years since the ban on secondary education for girls was imposed. This decision is damaging the future of millions of Afghan girls.

If the ban continues until 2030, more than four million girls will be deprived of their right to education beyond primary school.

According to UNICEF, the restrictions on girls’ education are having a negative impact on the country’s healthcare system, economy, and future.

With fewer girls receiving education, the risk of child marriage increases, which negatively affects their health and well-being.

Additionally, the country will face a shortage of qualified female healthcare workers.

Sri Lanka, on the other hand, has faced a serious economic crisis, massive debt, a balance of payments crisis, shortages of essential goods, and political instability in recent years.

Although Sri Lanka is trying to recover from its worst economic crisis, it seems its challenges are far from over.

China’s involvement has not been beneficial, and media reports suggest that China’s help in Sri Lanka’s external debt restructuring has cost it around $7 billion.

Recently, a Chinese-made K-8 training aircraft of the Sri Lankan Air Force crashed,

raising concerns about the safety and operational readiness of other planes in service.

In contrast, India stands out with its internal peace, secure borders, consistent economic successes, strong democratic processes,

robust constitutional institutions, and visionary leadership, making it the most powerful country in this region.

India’s unwavering stability amid regional chaos showcases its resilience, setting it apart from its crisis-stricken neighbors.

The nation’s strength, rooted in democratic values and economic growth, continues to astonish the world.