Dr. Simrit Kahlon Now that everybody has had his time “on air” talking about the ills of Mufti Mohammad Sayeed freeing Hurriyat member Masarat Alam, it is time to look at the matter rationally. One would hesitate from calling Masarat Alam or anybody else from the Hurriyat a leader since they have a negligible following in the Kashmir Valley and zero following across the rest … [Read more...] about Mufti must govern, the Nobel Prize can wait
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BJP-PDP honeymoon turns sour
Vikas Khanna A series of faux pas by the new chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Mufti Mohammed Sayeed, has put question mark over the survival of its alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party, which was majorly borne out of political opportunism than any ideological beliefs. Within 10 days of the swearing-in of the new government after two months of hectic parleys, serious … [Read more...] about BJP-PDP honeymoon turns sour
22 years on, Hurriyat stands exposed and irrelevant
Jaibans Singh The All Party Hurriyat Conference, popularly referred to as the Hurriyat, is a Pakistan-sponsored separatist conglomerate based in the Kashmir Valley. Created on March 10, 1993, the Hurriyat is a loosely knit alliance of 26 secessionist political, social and religious organisations with an agenda to further Pakistan’s illegitimate claim over the Indian State of … [Read more...] about 22 years on, Hurriyat stands exposed and irrelevant
Pakistan is bound to energise its dirty tricks department in J&K
Jaibans Singh Every year on February, 5, Pakistan plays out a charade of celebrating “Kashmir Day.” This year also the usual functions were held by militant organisations and the usual statements were made. “Pakistanis must not back an inch from their position on Kashmir.” “We should celebrate Kashmir Day in such a way that the dream of hundreds of thousands of Kashmiris is … [Read more...] about Pakistan is bound to energise its dirty tricks department in J&K
J&K demands constructive contribution and not opportunism
Jaibans Singh In an unprecedented move Jamia Milia Islamia University, New Delhi hosted a seminar, “Two Decades after Kunan Poshpora – State Violence, Legality and Justice,” on February, 24, 2015. The seminar was organised by the Department of Political Science of the University. It may be recalled that allegations of human rights violation and molestation of women were made … [Read more...] about J&K demands constructive contribution and not opportunism