Jaibans Singh The Government of India invited political leaders of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) for a meeting in Delhi chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The centre gave no agenda for the meeting and placed no time restrictions. By doing so, it opened the forum for the participants to say what they wished and for as long as they wished. The meeting was held on … [Read more...] about Jammu and Kashmir: On course for the political process
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Article 370 & Article 35A: Public response to the abrogation
Dr Simrit Kahlon There was a time when many intellectuals and analysts, while articulating Article 370 and Article 35A of the Indian constitution, used to wonder as to how these legislations were helping the people of Jammu and Kashmir? They got their answer in the post August-2019 scenario, wherein, there was no turbulence in the aftermath of abrogation of the legislations … [Read more...] about Article 370 & Article 35A: Public response to the abrogation
Jammu and Kashmir: Security poses no worry, but precaution is necessary
Jaibans Singh With the reorganisation of the state of Jammu and Kashmir done and irrevocable, all eyes are on the possible fall out, more so, from Pakistan. The neighbouring country has partially recovered from the shock to rustle up a response, however incoherent and disjointed. In the initial stages came the tweets. “CCC on Kashmir situation at GHQ. Forum fully … [Read more...] about Jammu and Kashmir: Security poses no worry, but precaution is necessary
Excerpts of articles show how study/debate on Article 370 and Article 35A progressed over years
Jaibans Singh The courageous and righteous action taken by Shri Narendra Modi led NDA government by rendering Article 370 and Article 35A redundant and reorganising the state of Jammu and Kashmir has received approbation from across the Nation. Some negative elements say that the matter should have been discussed further. I have remained dedicated to the study of Jammu … [Read more...] about Excerpts of articles show how study/debate on Article 370 and Article 35A progressed over years
Union Government is addressing Kashmir with clarity and confidence
Dr. Simrit Kahlon Union Home Minister, Amit Shah, chose to visit Kashmir before his maiden address in Parliament. Apparently, he wished to get a grip of the situation there before speaking. He sat through a detailed briefing on all political, social and security aspects with emphasis on the current security situation. In his missive to the administration and security … [Read more...] about Union Government is addressing Kashmir with clarity and confidence