Lost Opportunities: Pandit Nehru's Decision On Gwadar And Katchatheevu & Its Echoes In Modern India

Gwadar, once a modest fishing village, now stands as a vital deep-water port in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. Initially offered to India by Oman, its rejection by Former Prime Minister Pandit Nehru in 1958 has sparked debates on strategic blunders. Analysts suggest concerns about diplomatic relations influenced the decision. As political attention refocuses on this overlooked history, parallels are drawn to other territorial decisions, reigniting discussions on India's geopolitical foresight amidst regional dynamics and China's assertive actions.