Jasbir Sarai Voting for the parliamentary elections has culminated in many segments of Jammu and Kashmir. There is no change in the scenario whatsoever. A select few who call themselves leaders of the masses have participated as candidates as they have in all elections earlier. The only difference is their advancing years which are not inhibiting their thirst for power. They … [Read more...] about Jammu and Kashmir: Show the door to the I, me, myself leadership
Article 370
Article 35A: Myths versus Reality
Jaibans Singh Jammu and Kashmir witnessed considerable political activity in the wake of the scheduled hearing of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of Article 35A by a three member bench of the Supreme Court on August, 06. The separatists called for mass agitations and hinted at bloodshed in case the constitutional provision was tampered with. The Kashmir based … [Read more...] about Article 35A: Myths versus Reality
Jammu and Kashmir should take a leaf from the Texas model
Mehtab Karan Singh The state of Texas in the United States (US) represents, in letter and spirit, the all American tradition and ethos; big cars, big buildings, large open spaces, happy and courteous people relentlessly pursuing the great American dream. Few, however, know that Texas was not originally a part of the United States. In the nineteenth century it was under … [Read more...] about Jammu and Kashmir should take a leaf from the Texas model
Looking at Article 370 from the public not legal perspective
S Ranjan A lot has been written on Article 370 but it does not seem to be enough, after short intervals the matter again comes up for discussion. As with many things in India especially those concerning Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) rigid postures have been adopted and a prestige issue has been made out of the whole matter. How is it that a billion plus citizens of this country … [Read more...] about Looking at Article 370 from the public not legal perspective