Introductory Memo
“A nation can survive its fools, and even the ambitious. But it cannot survive treason from within.” Marcus Tullius
Cicero Bureaucrats are expected to be the steel frame of the Indian state: the steady hand that speaks for the government and, at times, shapes its thinking. But what happens when that voice starts sounding at odds with the country it once represented?
Consider Nirupama Rao, a former Foreign Secretary. Recently, she seemed to slip into a familiar pattern, echoing views aligned with former Pakistani Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar and calling for a revival of “Aman Ki Asha.” The timing stands out. India’s position today is clear: no engagement without accountability, especially in the backdrop of tensions like Operation Sindoor.
The reaction was swift, and it led to closer scrutiny. Her associations with the International Crisis Group and figures like George Soros have come into focus. Taken together, they raise a larger question. Are these simply personal views, or do they reflect a deeper alignment that sits uneasily with India’s stated interests?