J&K

Jasbir Sarai The announcement of a panel of interlocutors by the centre has, most predictably, elicited a negative response from the separatists and their on and off partner the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This is not without reason since these elements are well aware that now a can of worms will be unearthed which will clearly establish their complicity in orchestrating … [Read more...] about Profiling of agitations in Kashmir

Jasbir Sarai The Indian nation and the government’s, both at the Centre and the State, are committed to upholding human rights in Kashmir regardless of the violent and vitiated environment prevalent over there. The Prime Minister has, on a number of occasions, reiterated his government’s resolve to protect the same even when dealing with terrorism. In accordance with the laid … [Read more...] about Collective will can eradicate terrorism in Kashmir

Prabhakar Gupta Special Powers Act is fast emerging as the scapegoat to wriggle out of this critical situation.  The embattled Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who camped in Delhi to get this important concession, which he feels will take some of the heat away from his inept handling of the situation, has termed the withdrawal a “unique solution to the Kashmir problem”, saying, … [Read more...] about Can the separatists promise lasting peace post withdrawal of ASFPA ?

On September, 21, a day after the visit of the All Party Delegation (APD) to Kashmir, I landed at the Leh Airport and proceeded straight to Kargil. The evening earlier I had remained glued to the television to get inputs on the activities of the delegation. It was quite animating to observe the discomfiture of the separatist leaders when some of the delegates took the statesman … [Read more...] about At last : The welcome confidence building measures

Omar Abdullah’s remark on the floor of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on October, 06, alluding that Jammu and Kashmir acceded and was not merged with the Indian Union has led to yet another stringent debate on the fractured politics of Jammu and Kashmir. There are many theories doing the rounds and most political parties are riding the wave to push personal agendas. … [Read more...] about Kashmir : Contradictions thrive despite development packages