Thread 🧵:

The 1962 Sino-Indian war is often remembered as a sudden border clash.

But evidence shows it was deeply shaped by #ColdWar geopolitics. #CIA ops in #Tibet, Mao’s suspicions of India, and US strategy to divide Delhi & Beijing were central to the conflict’s outbreak. Traditional accounts blame Nehru’s “Forward Policy” or Beijing’s expansionism. Chinese records cite “Indian imperialism” in Tibet; Indian ones stress “Chinese betrayal.”

Yet declassified #ColdWar files reveal the war’s roots lay in Tibet & great power rivalry, not maps alone.

#BalidanDiwas #Thread
How many of us know about heroism of #Tiger Air Warrior Sqn Ldr A B Devayya MVC?

That IAF got to know of incredible gallantry from Pakistani Pilot he shot down & a British author?

That it took 23 years after 1965 War to honour our Braveheart?
1/4 Returning from mission over Sargodha, Bravehearts Mystere was hit by Pak Pilot

Instead of ejecting, he turned to combat with superior F-104 Starfighter & shot it. Flt Lt Amjad Hussain ejected safely

Sqn Ldr Devayya didn't return and was declared Missing in Action & then KIA
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#GratitudeThread 1/n

Its been 2 years 10 months since @Twitter for me and it was @manhasvikas41 who pushed me to open my heart..

Reluctantly I did...and today I feel like thanking all of you for being part of my journey in many ways...

While sharing stories of pride in pain.. 2/n

Have learnt so much here..

Connected to so many which in a way is #IndiaTogether

Yes its been tough.. year after year...yet, trust and faith in my country and people is getting stronger..

This week in particular been an emotional roller coaster every year since Akshay..