I think you're right. We can only use this stick for so long before other countries wise up to the fact that something which wasn't politicized becomes a political tool --even if it's rationalized as "necessary".

There are some things which despite all differences, should remain, such as diplomatic representation, among other things.

Iran, Venezuela before that. Cuba, North Korea. Even China before 1971. It was possible but relative strength has changed.

India is much larger than all those countries, both population-wise and economically.