Simrit Kahlon Today, as an off-shoot of the “Anna” wave, the Nation is faced with a demand for a greater say of the common man in the day to day affairs of State. Unfortunately, this positive development has also translated into treating all instruments put in place by the State as suspect and highly inimical to the interests of the common man. Enveloped in this frenzy to … [Read more...] about Can we lower our guard in J&K?
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Irom Sharmila should espouse the larger cause of her people
Jaibans Singh Irom Sharmila Charu is a woman of substance, a rare human being who possesses an iron will and the capacity to tread a difficult path for the sake of her people. She has chosen to follow the Gandhian route of non-violent political protest and has been on a hunger strike since November, 05, 2000 for realisation of her demand of repeal of the Armed Forces Special … [Read more...] about Irom Sharmila should espouse the larger cause of her people
Azad Kashmir: Neither Azad nor Kashmiri
Jaibans Singh With the swearing in of Sardar Mohammad Yaqub Khan as President of the so-called “Azad Jammu and Kashmir” (AJK), which is more aptly termed as Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK), the ruling Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has, in accordance with tradition, established its stranglehold on the region. Historically, it is always the ruling party, or a Pakistan Army … [Read more...] about Azad Kashmir: Neither Azad nor Kashmiri
Will Kashmir acknowledge the sacrifice of Lieutenant Navdeep Singh?
Simrit Kahlon Lieutenant Navdeep Singh, a young Army officer hailing from Gurdaspur, Punjab, the scion of a family proud of its martial credentials, the son of an Army veteran; has mad the supreme sacrifice for the honour and integrity of the country. He lost his life in a counter-infiltration encounter on the line of control, along the famed Kishenganga River of the Gurez … [Read more...] about Will Kashmir acknowledge the sacrifice of Lieutenant Navdeep Singh?
Lieutenant, did you die in vain?
In an open letter, Sarvar Bali, salutes Lieutenant Navdeep Singh, 26, who died fighting terrorists in the Kashmir valley last week. I learnt about your demise from the ticker tape on one of the news channels. It was a big encounter and a very fierce one at that. A feeling of deep sadness enveloped me as I reflected on your youth which had been sacrificed in the Gurez sector in … [Read more...] about Lieutenant, did you die in vain?