Jasbir Sarai In India, the eve of 2013 witnessed grim battles at different levels and for different reasons instead of the usual festivities. New Delhi witnessed wide spread revulsion due to the gruesome gang rape in a moving bus of a 23 year old girl who succumbed to the brutal injuries caused by the barbarians who attacked her. The revulsion has spilled over on the streets … [Read more...] about Petty politics at the cost of security
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Unity on AFSPA would strengthen governance in Jammu and Kashmir
Jaibans Singh There are some aspects in governance where politics should not be played; security is the main amongst these. When there is a situation of conflict the political establishment of a nation, regardless of its affiliation and ideology, needs to maintain a united front and more importantly be seen to be doing so. In case this does not happen the enemy gains a huge … [Read more...] about Unity on AFSPA would strengthen governance in Jammu and Kashmir
Subversion of peace through religious polarisation
S Ranjan Jammu and Kashmir has been known for its secularism and religious tolerance since times immemorial. The Kashmir valley thrives on the unique social ideology of Kashmiriyat, which advocates a cultural identity based on human values, diversity and tolerance, it is a historic legacy shared only by the Hindus and Muslims of the valley. The area South of the Pir Panjal … [Read more...] about Subversion of peace through religious polarisation
Contradictions are the bane of Kashmir politics
Prabhakar Gupta "It cannot be withdrawn unless it (the State) is quite and calm," are the reported forceful words of Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde while referring to the revocation of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. "Infiltration has increased. That is our information. We are worried. We are watchful in all sectors. We … [Read more...] about Contradictions are the bane of Kashmir politics
Grass political empowerment: the bane of disruptive forces
Pankaj Sharma The news about scores of Sarpanches and Panches resigning in North Kashmir under terrorist dikat hogged the media limelight in October and November, 2012. Then there were calls from organisations like all Jammu and Kashmir Panchayat Conference (AJKPC) to boycott polls for four Members of Legislative Council (MLC’s) seats under Panchayat quota scheduled in … [Read more...] about Grass political empowerment: the bane of disruptive forces