Jaibans Singh The decision of the Union Government to withdraw the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPAS) totally from Meghalaya and from eight out of 16 police stations in Arunachal Pradesh is a welcome move. It indicates firm resolve to build on the constituency of peace that has taken form roots in the region. It is notable that three years earlier Tripura also saw AFSPA … [Read more...] about AFSPA enables security: Revocation needs right environment
Pakistan’s Kashmir agenda fails in CHOGM
Jaibans Singh An international summit of world leaders is invariably seen by the Pakistan as an opportunity to highlight Kashmir as an unfinished agenda of partition. The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) held in United Kingdom, was a very significant opportunity for the country to further its agenda and it went all out to push the same. A “Hate Modi” campaign … [Read more...] about Pakistan’s Kashmir agenda fails in CHOGM
Leaders root for peace in Kashmir, Kashmiriyat holds the key
Jaibans Singh The chief of the Indian Army, General Bipin Rawat, recently made a significant statement on Jammu and Kashmir, wherein, he rooted for peace as the only way to improve the situation in the state, especially so, in the Kashmir Valley. “There are some youths in Kashmir who have strayed and have been radicalised. They think they can achieve their goal through guns. … [Read more...] about Leaders root for peace in Kashmir, Kashmiriyat holds the key
Mehbooba must lead the charge to change Kashmir narrative
Dr. Simrit Kahlon Mehbooba Mufti, chief minister of the trouble torn state of Jammu and Kashmir has, since the last week or so, been building up a carefully structured political narrative. It seems that she has assessed the political situation as not conducive for her party or for her personally, and is out to salvage her dwindling political stature to whatever extent is … [Read more...] about Mehbooba must lead the charge to change Kashmir narrative
Political initiative in Kashmir: Youth as the centre of gravity
Jaibans Singh The multiple counter terrorist operations in Shopian, Kashmir, which led to the elimination of 13 terrorists, were undeniably a great success for the security forces. A success of this nature needs to be optimised towards achieving the ultimate objective of completely eradicating the scourge of terrorism and steering the state on to the path of normalcy. A … [Read more...] about Political initiative in Kashmir: Youth as the centre of gravity