Jaibans Singh Union Defence Minister Arun Jaitley, as was expected, chose Jammu and Kashmir as his first border state destination for an orientation visit and that too within a month of taking over the reins of his ministry. There was speculation of some fireworks since this was also the first visit of a senior minister to a state ruled by the opposition; there was also … [Read more...] about Defence Minister’s significant visit to Jammu and Kashmir
Separatists in Kashmir valley are clutching at straws
Dr. Simrit Kahlon “It is unfortunate that the BJP and its wings are hell bent to divide J&K in the name of religion and geography. I want to convey to them that all five regions of the erstwhile princely state of J&K including Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan Administered Kashmir, Jammu, Ladakh and Kashmir are disputed,” Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, chairman of one of the many … [Read more...] about Separatists in Kashmir valley are clutching at straws
Refugees in J&K: The human dimension
Jaibans Singh The issue of refugees in Jammu and Kashmir comes up for discussion every now and then; presently it is in the lime light in view of the mandate of the BJP government at the centre that calls for their rehabilitation with dignity. Since the matter is well entrenched in the political domain it will come up in the election campaign for the forthcoming State Assembly … [Read more...] about Refugees in J&K: The human dimension
An early thaw in Indo-Pakistan relationship is improbable
Jaibans Singh Pakistan has been following the Indian elections and political scenario with a fair degree of interest. Daily happenings have been and continue to be reported in major news channels and newspapers of the nation; prominent columnists have been writing on the developments regularly. Once the election results were announced, a flurry of opinion was generated on the … [Read more...] about An early thaw in Indo-Pakistan relationship is improbable
Article 370 controversy: A storm in a teacup
Jaibans Singh Dr Jitendra Singh, member of parliament from Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir and Minister of State, Prime Minister’s Office and Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), during his interaction with the media on taking charge of DoPT referred to Article 370 of the constitution that gives special status to the state of Jammu and Kashmir. His comment evoked a sharp … [Read more...] about Article 370 controversy: A storm in a teacup