India's neighbours are behaving cruelly and mercilessly towards the helpless Rohingyas. It is therefore time that she showed her true spirit of generosity. Her navy should rescue them, offer them some refuge, and then the government can discuss with the UN and other countries about their settlement.
India will be honoured by all the nations across the world. For once, let the rich and the powerful elites of India stop talking about business models and investment, and just do the right thing: rescue the Rohingyas.
Although Buddhism is a religion of compassion, the Buddhist rulers and people of Burma behave abominably towards the Rohingyas. India should show them what Buddhist compassion truly means. It is time India made us proud.
Burjor Avari
Honorary Research Fellow
Department of History
Manchester Metropolitan University