> India wants to be a strongly independent partner, like say France, and not a puppet partner like the UK or Germany. Allies that are reliable and dependable a

> India wants to be a strongly independent partner, like say France, and not a puppet partner like the UK or Germany. Allies that are reliable and dependable are not “puppet partners”. Having a different opinion just for the sakes of it doesnt make one “strongly independent”. It only shows frustration from being weak. Equal partners stick together and work on common goals when times are rough. Outside such times Germany, France and UK have all shown different opinions but never to the point of treason (Germany almost did it but quickly got back in line). India on the other hand burned a lot of bridges - particularity in the minds of those like me who until then considered India a close ally. A bit disappointing.