If Savarkar Were Alive Today: Steps he would have taken to Defeat China in a Multi-Dimensional War

 

 

Holistic Approach to Warfare Savarkar would not have limited India’s response to strengthening military power at the borders. His vision would have emphasized militarization, industrialization, and nationalist organization across all sectors—mental, economic, technological, informational, and cultural.

Self-Reliance and Defense Production

• Complete indigenization of defense manufacturing.
• Rapid development of advanced weapons, drones, cyber systems, artificial intelligence, and space technology.
• Integration of private industry, startups, research institutions, and the armed forces to make India a global defense hub.
• His core belief: “Militarization without industrialization is incomplete.”

Border Militarization and Strategic Villages

• Heavy infrastructure in Ladakh, Arunachal Pradesh, and Sikkim: tunnels, railways, airbases, missile sites.
• Transformation of border villages into “Strategic Villages” with active participation of local populations in national security.

Information and Psychological Warfare

• Establishment of a nationalist information warfare system to counter Chinese propaganda.
• Promotion of Indian history, culture, democracy, and strategic achievements globally.
• Aggressive cyber strategy to secure Indian data, telecom, and internet networks.
• Ending dependence on China in 5G, semiconductors, cloud, and digital infrastructure.

China–Pakistan Nexus

• Recognition that Chinese aid to Pakistan (weapons worth $20 billion, five satellites, cyber support, propaganda) is a proxy war against India.
• Clear understanding: Any future conflict with Pakistan will effectively be a joint China–Pakistan front.

Economic Warfare and Boycott Strategy

• China’s economic strength fuels Pakistan’s military aggression.
• Indian traders and consumers must realize: “When we buy Chinese goods, we indirectly fund weapons used against Indian soldiers.”
• Measures:
• Boycott of “Made in China” products.
• Support for indigenous and nationalist entrepreneurs.
• Prioritization of industries adopting anti-China policies.
• Government steps: phased restrictions on Chinese imports, tax incentives for local production, economic literacy campaigns in schools and colleges.

Support for Regional Movements Against China

• Backing the Baloch independence movement to disrupt CPEC.
• Open support for the Tibetan government-in-exile.
• Strengthening trade and technology ties with Taiwan.

Countering China’s Economic Pressure Tactics

• Diversification of supply chains and stockpiling critical raw materials.
• Domestic production of rare earths, semiconductors, and agricultural inputs.
• Stronger reserves of fertilizers, energy, and industrial essentials.
• Diplomatic and economic pressure through WTO, IMF, and multilateral forums.

Human Capital Strategy

• Preventing Chinese poaching of skilled Indian workers by offering better wages, career growth, and work environments.
• Large-scale skill development programs to enhance workforce capacity.

Countering Currency Manipulation and Trade Malpractices

• Raising India’s voice globally against China’s artificial Yuan valuation.
• Strengthening the Rupee’s international standing.
• Strict customs checks against under-invoicing and dumping of cheap, substandard Chinese goods.

Supply Chain Security and Anti-Smuggling Measures

• Stronger border security and joint anti-smuggling operations with neighbors.
• Higher tariffs or quotas on vulnerable imports.
• Boosting domestic production under Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat.

Conclusion Savarkar’s imagined strategy against China would have been multi-dimensional:

• Military strength backed by industrial power.
• Economic boycott and self-reliance.
• Psychological and cyber warfare.
• Diplomatic support for anti-China movements.
• Long-term focus on national integration and sovereignty.

His vision reminds us that patriotism is not only on the battlefield but also in everyday choices—what we buy, whom we support, and how we build national strength.