Commonwealth of Geopolitics

महान चुनाव || mahaan chunaav
_{The Great Election}
^{January 25th, 1990}

"A LANDSLIDE ELECTION VICTORY FOR THIRUMALARAJU AND THE INDIAN NATIONAL CONGRESS AS THE KANNADIGA TAKES OVER THE PRIME MINISTERSHIP FROM SINGH 195 (INC) TO 142 (JD). ATHERA THIRUMALARAJU IS THE EIGHTH PRIME MINISTER OF INDIA, THE SECOND FEMALE PRIME MINISTER AFTER THE LATE INDIRA GANDHI, AND THE FIRST PRIME MINISTER FROM KARNATAKA. AND, AT ONLY FORTY-EIGHT YEARS OF AGE, PRIME MINISTER THIRUMALARAJU IS THE YOUNGEST IN INDIAN HISTORY."

Halasuru Jafar Athera Thirumalaraju wasn't really paying that much attention to her radio as she ate her breakfast. A 48-year-old woman from Bangalore has never been, and probably never will be, the Prime Minister of the world's largest democracy. It was a dream, sure, but a reality? Fat chance. Then again, other than thwarting the idea of a war with Pakistan, Singh hadn't done a lot.

"Athera, Athera!" She hadn't exactly been listening to the radio, more focusing on her breakfast. Her train of thought was interrupted by her husband, Yashwant, who burst into the room. He wrapped his arms around her as he lifted her off the chair and spun around. "Congratulations, Prime Minister!" Athera stood shocked, before going back and checking the radio.

"THIRUMALARAJU IS EXPECTED TO BE SWORN IN THIS AFTERNOON. IT IS NOT YET KNOWN IF SHE IS AWARE OF HER WIN, HOWEVER, AS SHE IS REPORTEDLY NOT PRESENT AT THE INDIAN NATIONAL CONGRESS OFFICES IN KOLKATA"

"I... won?" Athera was, to say the least, shocked. Not in a bad way, no. She was excited, as one would be. Change was coming to India. Big changes, too. The only question was, is India ready?

SINO-INDIAN BORDER AGREEMENT

India stands as the other great Asian power capable of pursuing her own independent policy, other than the People's Republic, and friendship with New Delhi became highly sought after in the wake of the events of 1989. However, multiple issues stand in the way of a united Sino-Indian front against common threats; principally the border disputes between the two giants. After a year's debate on how to proceed with the issue, Jiang Zemin, China's new paramount leader, paid a diplomatic visit to the Indian capital and settled a deal with the Indians, the terms of which are such; firstly, China will relinquish all claims to the region of Arunachal Pradesh, and will cede parts of Aksai Chin up to the Foreign Office Line of 1873. In exchange, India will support diplomatically China's claims in the South China Sea, over Taiwan, and other disputes to the East. Secondly, India and China, both rapidly growing economies with immense markets, will conclude a free trade deal to be discussed at a later date. Having been relieved the burden of fully garrisoning the Tibetan frontier, Beijing hopes that this will open up a new chapter in Sino-Indian relations, and that this partnership will develop further.

DIPLOMATIC MISSION TO UKRAINE

Seeking to further modernize China's armed forces, the Central People's Congress has authorized a diplomatic mission to Ukraine for the primary purpose of sourcing relevant military equipment and technologies for use by the PLA. Of particular interest are the Main Battle Tanks Ukraine is capable of producing, the carrier Varyag, and the Antonov company's planes. China has officially bestowed diplomatic recognition to the Ukrainian state, in preparation for the visit, and will also seek an exchange of embassies. The secondary purpose of the visit will be to forge economic ties with Kiev, and perhaps secure a free-trade deal.

-meluhha
Zelenyirus

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