Jaibans Singh Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir led by the Indian army have, on many occasions, created a conducive security environment in which the political process could be initiated. Sadly, many such opportunities have been lost out by previous governments at the centre; mostly lack of political resolve and disconnect with the people that led to failure of … [Read more...] about Delimitation process in J&K: A step in the right direction
Farooq Abdullah
DDC Polls: Emerging game changer in Jammu and Kashmir
Onkareshwar Pandey "I am happy that except for one or two very small incidents, District Development Council (DDC) elections were conducted in a very peaceful, free and fair manner. Despite cold weather, Jammu and Kashmir Police and Armed Forces contributed in a big way during these elections," said Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and … [Read more...] about DDC Polls: Emerging game changer in Jammu and Kashmir
Human Right Day, 2020, witnessed a new dawn in Jammu and Kashmir
Jaibans Singh On December, 10, every year, the world celebrates Human Rights Day. This date coincides with the proclamation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in 1948. For many years, in Kashmir, the day has been marked by protests and fallacious attempts to project the Indian state as an oppressor of human … [Read more...] about Human Right Day, 2020, witnessed a new dawn in Jammu and Kashmir
Enough is enough
Brig Veteran Anil Gupta Politicians are known to give weird statements and get away but there is always a limit to it.One such politician is Dr Farooq Abdullah, a sitting member of the Lok Sabha representing Srinagar Parliamentary constituency which he won with just 7% voter turnout in 2019. He is the hereditary president of the National Conference founded by his father late … [Read more...] about Enough is enough
A charter for the new leaders of Jammu and Kashmir
Jaibans Singh The political structure of Kashmir changed dramatically in mid-2019 (August, 5) due to abrogation of Article 370 and bifurcation of the state into two Union Territories. The local leaders predicted a massive backlash from the people, especially so in Kashmir. There was, however, no hostile response. This situation has given credence to a thought process … [Read more...] about A charter for the new leaders of Jammu and Kashmir