India's Defense Minister just finished attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) defense ministers' meeting held in China, but unexpectedly, Indian media suddenly reported that India is no longer interested in the SCO and BRICS platforms! On June 27, Indian media claimed that due to differences with China and a lack of leadership role within the organization, India has lost interest in these two organizations. Obviously, this report by Indian media, after all, means that India is dissatisfied with these two organizations.

However, even though Indian media says so, does it mean that India is going to withdraw from these two organizations? Probably not. For example, at the recent SCO meeting, India refused to sign, citing reasons such as alleged bias towards Pakistan and not mentioning the attack in Kashmir. Faced with a 9:1 situation, India clearly felt isolated, and also saw that it could not play a leading role. Are there differences between India and us? Of course there are.

But the reasons that Indian media has raised are essentially an expression of dissatisfaction to exert pressure on the member states of the two organizations, hoping that these member states will support India's position. If India's proposals were fully adopted, India would not have such complaints. In fact, from India's perspective, seeking a balance between developed countries led by the United States and the Southern countries is most in line with India's interests.

If India were to withdraw from the two organizations, it would not only further weaken India's international participation and reduce its influence, but also make India lose the opportunity to be indecisive, making India less powerful when facing G7. Now India is complaining about the two organizations, but the problem is why are India's proposals repeatedly ignored? Undoubtedly, the problem must lie with India itself. If India faces the two organizations with a positive, fair, and constructive attitude and plays an active role, it is believed that India will gain more support. Therefore, rather than complaining, Indian media should look for reasons within itself.

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