Jaibans Singh Election fever has overtaken Jammu and Kashmir; the contest is expected to be more competitive than ever. Political parties are, therefore, coming up with tried and tested and also new strategies to woo a discerning voter. Premium in the “tried and tested” segment is bashing of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (AFSPA). This has been the mainstay of … [Read more...] about The distorted debate on AFSPA
A path-breaking political revolution on the cards in J&K
Jaibans Singh Politics and uncertainty go hand in hand! It does not take very long for a political situation to turn around on its head and throw up an unforeseen situation. Something of this sort is today happening in the politics of Jammu and Kashmir. Not too long ago, while talking of coalition equations, it was being said that the Congress will remain a constant while the … [Read more...] about A path-breaking political revolution on the cards in J&K
Elections in J&K: A step in the right direction
Jaibans Singh The bugle for elections has been sounded in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. The ruling National Conference had expressed reservations about the timing of the poll but now that a decision to go ahead has been taken, the party has also adopted a vibrant campaigning mode. One would like to believe that National Conference was opposing the polls due to a genuine … [Read more...] about Elections in J&K: A step in the right direction
Humanitarian crisis in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir
Jaibans Singh Substantial areas of the state of Jammu and Kashmir including Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK) were afflicted by floods of mammoth proportions in beginning September this year. On September, 07, Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif visited the flood affected areas of POK. He was greeted with slogans of “Go Nawaz Go” which reflected the frustration of the people … [Read more...] about Humanitarian crisis in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir
Defense policy: Preparing for the unknown
Jaibans Singh Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first address to the combined commander’s conference went beyond the inane utterances that one has got used to in the last few years. Mostly, such meetings were addressed by reading out of a scripted message prepared by the Ministry of Defence. The proceedings used to be low in inspiration as well as aspiration; one would end up … [Read more...] about Defense policy: Preparing for the unknown