Jaibans Singh This time of the year, in 2019, witnessed great tension between India and Pakistan. The immoral terrorist attack on a CRPF convoy at Pulwama, Kashmir, on 14, February, elicited a strong riposte from India. Indian Air Force carried out a very successful air strike on a terrorist camp at Balakot, deep in Pakistan territory on 26, February. More than 300 … [Read more...] about J&K: Environment is positive but dangers persist
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J&K: “Experts” should take back seat; let people decide future course
Jaibans Singh The situation in Jammu and Kashmir has been more or less stable ever since the legislative process for reorganisation of the state and necessary amendments to Article 370 has been approved by an overwhelming majority in the Indian Parliament. No untoward incident of violence has been reported in the state. The Eid celebration went off in a peaceful manner … [Read more...] about J&K: “Experts” should take back seat; let people decide future course
J&K: Communication and sobriety hold the key
Jaibans Singh The Indian nation has remained engrossed in the all pervasive “K” issue since the beginning of this month when indications of some major change started coming in. In view of the volumes already written on the subject, a good columnist would realise that fatigue has set in among the readers, Another piece may not be a great idea, nevertheless, it is … [Read more...] about J&K: Communication and sobriety hold the key
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
Hurriyat should opt for realistic, people centric political engagement
Jasbir Sarai The more things change, the more they stay the same! This old phrase can be most aptly applied to the theatrics of talks that the Hurriyat stage-manages every time a new Government takes charge in the centre. This time there were two differences in the script. First, the NDA government was sworn in for a second term with a massive majority, so, it was not really … [Read more...] about Hurriyat should opt for realistic, people centric political engagement