Jaibans Singh After more than 15 rounds of talks over three weeks in three different locations, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are nowhere near reaching a consensus with regard to government formation in Jammu and Kashmir. Experts appear to be at their wits end in trying to understand why so much time is being taken on the matter, as in … [Read more...] about J-K coalition talks: PDP should limit aspirations to its spheres of influence
Islamic State aspires to be sole arbiter of Jihad in Indian sub-continent
Jaibans Singh Sartaj Aziz, Advisor to the Prime Minister of Pakistan on National Security and Foreign Affairs has, of late, shown a penchant for brushing aside all talk of the presence in Pakistan of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) also called the Islamic State (IS) and “Daish.” The situation on ground, however, belies scope for such optimism which is yet another … [Read more...] about Islamic State aspires to be sole arbiter of Jihad in Indian sub-continent
Foreign interference in J&K: A challenge for new government
Jaibans Singh Recent statements by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) indicate that both have agreed upon the shape their coalition, which is likely to be announced soon, will take. It is for the better, since, it is only this combination that can provide a stable government to the state while meeting the aspirations of different … [Read more...] about Foreign interference in J&K: A challenge for new government
It is not for the soldier to demand; it is for the nation to provide
Jaibans Singh The country has just celebrated its 66th Republic Day. The ceremony is all about generating a feeling of nationalism. The President, as supreme commander, reviews the Armed Forces and gives the nation an assurance of their ability to defend the Nation. The forces, in turn, reiterate their loyalty to the elected government and their supreme commander. The most … [Read more...] about It is not for the soldier to demand; it is for the nation to provide
Commemorating Indo-Pakistan War 1971: Freedom comes with a price
Jaibans Singh The youth of the country needs to be given a post-independence historical perspective to make them realise that the freedom that they are enjoying came with a price. Sacrifices did not end with the freedom struggle; they extended way beyond to save the territorial integrity, dignity, democratic values and freedom of the great Indian Nation. The new generation … [Read more...] about Commemorating Indo-Pakistan War 1971: Freedom comes with a price