Hardip Bedi In the wake of the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union territories and abrogation of Article 370, the political structures in Kashmir that were aligned with separatism and soft separatism have been left without viable agendas. Syed Ali Geelani, one among the tallest leaders of the Hurriyat Conference, chose to resign from all posts in June, 2020. He … [Read more...] about Imran Khan: Latest poster boy of irrelevant Hurriyat Conference
Ali Shah Geelani: Dogmatic, obdurate and self serving to the very end
Hardeep Bedi Ali Shah Geelani, the 90 year old Kashmiri separatist leader aligned with the All Party Hurriyat Conference (Hurriyat), has suddenly resigned from the separatist conglomerate. An irrelevant person leaving an irrelevant organisation does not merit any discussion or comment. Nevertheless, since he maintains pretensions of being a leader of the Kashmiris there is a … [Read more...] about Ali Shah Geelani: Dogmatic, obdurate and self serving to the very end
Are the Kashmir Interlocutors in the ISI net?
Hardeep Singh Bedi Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, in an attempt to give a fresh impetus towards resolution of the vexed Kashmir issue, appointed a set of interlocutors in October 2010. The panel comprising of Dileep Padgaonkar, a noted journalist; Professor M.M. Ansari, Information Commissioner and Professor (Mrs) Radha Kumar, trustee, Delhi Policy Group; was charged with a … [Read more...] about Are the Kashmir Interlocutors in the ISI net?
Protection of women : An imperative social responsibility
Hardeep Singh United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, appointed Margot Wallström of Sweden as his Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict in February 2010. Ms. Wallström has been a long-time advocate of the rights and needs of women and she has a long history in defending women’s rights. Immediately after assuming the appointment she promised a more … [Read more...] about Protection of women : An imperative social responsibility
Why are ‘vociferous vocal cords’ silent on militant atrocities?
The Indian nation and the government’s both at the centre and the state level are commited to uphold human rights in Kashmir regardless of the violent and vitiated environment prevalent over there. The Prime Minister has, on a number of occasions, reiterated his government’s resolve to protect the same even when dealing with terrorism. In accordance with the laid down policy … [Read more...] about Why are ‘vociferous vocal cords’ silent on militant atrocities?