Jaibans Singh The Union Government has taken a major step to re-energise a dialogue process in Jammu and Kashmir by making an attempt to reach out to the separatists. "I have already said that we are ready for dialogue with all stakeholders in Kashmir. If Hurriyat comes forward for talks, we don't mind talking to them…..," said Home Minister Rajnath Singh in an interview … [Read more...] about Jammu and Kashmir: Will Peace through dialogue see the light of day?
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Politics of ceasefire: The nation cannot let down its security forces
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
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
The resurgence of Taliban and India’s response
Farooq Wani The US has, off and on, made some tall claims of having reigned in the Taliban in Pakistan. These claims stand exposed as fatuous against the backdrop of the military success attained by the organisation that is putting a severe strain on the weak government operating there. A few days back, 0n May, 16, a major attack by Taliban on the Afghan provincial capital of … [Read more...] about The resurgence of Taliban and India’s response
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