Simrit Kahlon The much touted visit of a delegation of the Hurriyat conference to Pakistan has turned out to be quite a damp squib. Even before the visit commenced there were many voices against the same. The list of contrarians was led by the octogenarian hard line leader, Syed Ali Shah Geelani, who has been disenchanted ever since he was marginalised from the Pakistani … [Read more...] about Hurriyat visit to Pakistan: a treatise of its insignificance
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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
Pakistan must wake up to the dangers of radicalisation
Jaibans Singh While India is crying hoarse for criminal action against Hafiz Saeed and the United States has gone to the extent of declaring his organization, the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) a terrorist outfit, the amiable emir continues to be a hero in Pakistan. This is so because he has the support of the Pakistani government as was very obvious from the statement of the … [Read more...] about Pakistan must wake up to the dangers of radicalisation
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Prabhakar Gupta "It cannot be withdrawn unless it (the State) is quite and calm," are the reported forceful words of Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde while referring to the revocation of the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