Vikas Khanna The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led central government’s decision to announce “suspension of operations” (ceasefire) in Jammu and Kashmir during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan is a well-intentioned move, taken primarily to please its coalition partner, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Ceasefire may sound good politically, but all political decisions do not … [Read more...] about Politics of ceasefire: The nation cannot let down its security forces
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Jammu and Kashmir: Heed the message of peace and reconciliation
Dr. Simrit Kahlon The Union Government, on May, 16, declared “suspension of operations” (also termed as ceasefire) in Jammu and Kashmir during the holy month of Ramadan! The initiative, taken at the behest of the Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, is designed to facilitate a peaceful holy month for the people of the state, especially so in Kashmir. The move has elicited a mixed … [Read more...] about Jammu and Kashmir: Heed the message of peace and reconciliation
Suspension of Operations in Kashmir: A well intentioned move but full of holes
Jaibans Singh The Union Government has declared “suspension of operations” in Kashmir during the holy month of Ramadan. A request for what was termed as a “ceasefire” was made by the chief minister of the state, Mehbooba Mufti, about a week back and the consent has come a few days before the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the state, which is slated for May, 19. "I … [Read more...] about Suspension of Operations in Kashmir: A well intentioned move but full of holes
Mother’s Day pledge: Save Kashmiri boys from the curse of mindless violence
Jaibans Singh Mother’s Day will be celebrated across the country on May, 13 this year. On this day, mothers are honoured by their families, especially the children, for their contribution to the family and society at large. The influence of a mother cannot be over emphasised; it is universally accepted that a family can be only as good as the mother of the house; it is she who … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day pledge: Save Kashmiri boys from the curse of mindless violence
Kashmir Confused!!
Lt. Gen. PS Mehta (Retd) At the time of partition of the country, if the accession of Jammu and Kashmir to the Indian Union had taken place in a timely manner, Pakistan would have faced difficulty in invading J&K. Unfortunately that did not happen! By October 1947, Pakistan backed ‘Tribal invaders’ commenced their march towards Srinagar allowing Jinnah to boast that … [Read more...] about Kashmir Confused!!