Jaibans Singh Syed Ali Shah Geelani is going in for an image makeover, instead of spouting venom in mass rallies within Srinagar, he is attempting to reach out to a larger, national and international, audience with a new avatar as a statesman. He has released a pamphlet on Facebook called “Qaid-e-Inqilab: Syed Ali Geelani”, in which he has related his version of the Kashmir … [Read more...] about Geelani’s new Avatar; A change of heart or political compulsion
A head-on approach to tackle the terrorism of disruption
Jaibans Singh The word ‘normalcy’ has been used extensively by journalists and writers while describing the emotional aspirations of the people of the Kashmir Valley. In real terms it translates into the desire of the people to go about their business in a routine, peaceful and undisturbed manner; children go to school, men go to work, housewives go about their household … [Read more...] about A head-on approach to tackle the terrorism of disruption
Siachen demilitarisation : A distant goal
Jaibans Singh India and Pakistan today failed to agree on the modalities for demilitarisation of Siachen. At the end of the 12th Defence Secretary level talks, the two sides issued a joint statement which “welcomed” the ongoing process and stated that the discussions were held in a very frank and cordial atmosphere. The joint statement adds that both countries have agreed to … [Read more...] about Siachen demilitarisation : A distant goal
Why we are not and cannot be like the US
Jaibans Singh Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, in the course of a press conference held at Kabul on May, 12, was asked whether India would adopt the type of operation carried out by the US to eliminate the al-Qaeda chief in order to get the terrorists wanted by it. Dr. Singh said: “These are sensitive issues and we don't discuss strategies on terror in press conferences.” He … [Read more...] about Why we are not and cannot be like the US
Al Queda in India : repercussions of bin Laden’s death
Jaibans Singh The 21st century epic has concluded with the proverbial victory of good over evil, after a long, debilitating battle stretched over more than one decade. Osama bin Laden lies vanquished in a blood feud that has caused incalculable death and destruction and has reduced humanity of the lowest possible ebb. In fact, even in his death bin Laden has achieved his most … [Read more...] about Al Queda in India : repercussions of bin Laden’s death