Simrit Kahlon Farooq Abdullah is the Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy with the government of India. He holds this portfolio because his political party, National Conference, is a part of the governing United Progressive Alliance (UPA). As a Union Minister, Farooq has a significant say in the affairs of the country, especially those pertaining to his home state. … [Read more...] about Immature and incongruous statements on AFSPA
Remove the status quo in surrender and rehabilitation policy
Simrit Kahlon Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has finally admitted that the governments much touted surrender and rehabilitation policy has got some flaws that are coming in the way of its smooth implementation. One would have felt better if he had mustered the courage to admit that the entire concept is flawed. Many eminent journalists and commentators have, for long, been … [Read more...] about Remove the status quo in surrender and rehabilitation policy
Challenging the revival of terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir
Simrit Kahlon Atrocity is defined as an act of being exceptionally cruel and inhumane; the word is normally applied under circumstances where excessive force is used against civilians and innocent people. Atrocity is normally committed by invading armies against a defeated enemy, now we have a situation where some armed terrorists groups, in the garb of fighting … [Read more...] about Challenging the revival of terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir
Amendment of AFSPA: stereotypes tend to divert attention
Simrit Kahlon Unfortunate as it may be but the truth is that our world is replete with stereotypes. Stereotypes are essentially mental constructs that are built through social engineering and strengthened by communication agents such as media. The human mind has a tendency to develop stereotypes regarding almost everything; these develop to act as prisms through which we view … [Read more...] about Amendment of AFSPA: stereotypes tend to divert attention
Inconsiderate and cavalier approach to AFSPA
Simrit Kahlon The national expressed a collective horror over the gang rape of young woman in a moving bus in New Delhi on December, 16, 2012. The government was put on the dock and called upon to take corrective action immediately. The government, of course, is quite adept in handling such matters; it knows full well that it has to stand its ground for some time and then … [Read more...] about Inconsiderate and cavalier approach to AFSPA