Jasbir Sarai The moment the word “separatist” is used in India, it conjures the image of Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and their colleagues of the All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC) in Kashmir, who subscribe to this ideology. Use of the ideology of separatism as a political tool in Kashmir, however, goes as far back as 1931 when some Muslim pressure groups … [Read more...] about With the myth broken, Kashmiri separatism is in doldrums
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Jammu and Kashmir: look to the future
Jaibans Singh It is a month and a half since the decision to reorganise the state of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories (UTs) was taken. The government has announced that these UTs will become effective on October, 31, which is another one and a half month from now. We are therefore standing in the cusp of this monumental decision. Volumes have been written and … [Read more...] about Jammu and Kashmir: look to the future
Army Commander visits North Kashmir, assures full security & support
Jaibans Singh "Your best interests are uppermost in our hearts and we assure you of our support," said Lt. General Ranbir Singh, Army Commander, Northern Command, to the locals of villages in North Kashmir during an interaction with them on 27 August 2019. The interaction is significant since it comes against the back drop of a feeling of anxiety generated in the wake of … [Read more...] about Army Commander visits North Kashmir, assures full security & support
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
Pakistan’s vicious propaganda against Kashmir has no takers anywhere
Dr. Simrit Kahlon Pakistan’s propaganda against India is a 24/7 feature! It, however, peaks in the month of February with the sham of “Kashmir Solidarity Day” (KSD), an annual ritual since 1990 being observed on 05, February. The stated objective of this sham is to support the so-called struggle towards self-determination of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. The actual … [Read more...] about Pakistan’s vicious propaganda against Kashmir has no takers anywhere