On September, 21, a day after the visit of the All Party Delegation (APD) to Kashmir, I landed at the Leh Airport and proceeded straight to Kargil. The evening earlier I had remained glued to the television to get inputs on the activities of the delegation. It was quite animating to observe the discomfiture of the separatist leaders when some of the delegates took the statesman … [Read more...] about At last : The welcome confidence building measures
Kashmir : Contradictions thrive despite development packages
Omar Abdullah’s remark on the floor of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on October, 06, alluding that Jammu and Kashmir acceded and was not merged with the Indian Union has led to yet another stringent debate on the fractured politics of Jammu and Kashmir. There are many theories doing the rounds and most political parties are riding the wave to push personal agendas. … [Read more...] about Kashmir : Contradictions thrive despite development packages
What is important : Arresting anti-nationals or abrogating AFSPA?
The Valley of Kashmir witnessed on Thursday, October, 21 a very fierce encounter between hardcore terrorists of the terrorist outfit, Jaish-e- Mohammad (JeM) and the security forces, at Village Malroo, 15 km from Srinagar. The JeM operational chief, Sajad Afghani, has already confirmed, through the media, that the three terrorists who have been killed in the encounter were part … [Read more...] about What is important : Arresting anti-nationals or abrogating AFSPA?
Mass movement for Azadi in Kashmir is an anathema
The Kashmir Valley is witnessing an uneasy peace after almost three months of turmoil. The markets are opening despite protests calls by separatists and the situation seems to be limping back to normalcy. Amidst all this, the eight point package announced by the centre post the visit of the All Party Delegation to the State has failed to generate much enthusiasm. Now, as part … [Read more...] about Mass movement for Azadi in Kashmir is an anathema