Mehtab Karan Singh The one good take away from election campaigns is that the truth with the attendant skeletons starts tumbling out of the closet. In Kashmir, this happens at a much higher degree in view of the negativity on which the campaigns are based. Engineer Rashid, patron of the Jammu and Kashmir Awami Ittehad Party and fighting the election from the Baramulla … [Read more...] about Parliamentary elections can usher the change Kashmir is looking for
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Pakistan Day 2019: a lost opportunity to focus on fault lines over jingoism
Jaibans Singh Pakistan observes its Republic Day on 23, March every year. Also known as Pakistan Day, it commemorates the Lahore Resolution that paved the way for adoption of the first Constitution of the country which gave to it an Islamic character. Technically speaking, commemoration of this day does not stand to order since the said Constitution of 1956 was abrogated in … [Read more...] about Pakistan Day 2019: a lost opportunity to focus on fault lines over jingoism
Pulwama Terrorist Attack: Pakistan’s duplicity and the Indian response
Jaibans Singh The terrorist attack on a CRPF convoy at Pulwama, Srinagar, is a cowardly act of mindless violence that has left the Nation aghast and the world horrified by its brutality and inhumanity. The Pakistan based terrorist organisation, Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), has claimed responsibility for the attack which is said to have been carried out by a local terrorist, Adil … [Read more...] about Pulwama Terrorist Attack: Pakistan’s duplicity and the Indian response
Murder of Isharat Muneer exposes merciless, sadistic, brutal face of terrorists
Jaibans Singh “Fear” is the primary instrument for the sustenance of terror! Terrorists depend upon this element to further their multifarious unholy activities, be it wanton killing of innocents, recruitment into their fold or seeking administrative support. Quite naturally, “informers” are considered to be the worst possible traitors by the terrorists and for them is … [Read more...] about Murder of Isharat Muneer exposes merciless, sadistic, brutal face of terrorists
For Shah Faesal it is time to smell the coffee
Jaibans Singh Shah Faesal is the new flavor in the political landscape of Kashmir! A top rated IAS officer who has suddenly had a twinge of conscience that has compelled him to find a new uncharted path. One wishes him well but there is a valid reason to remain skeptical about both his capability as well as his intentions. He has given interviews and spoken to many … [Read more...] about For Shah Faesal it is time to smell the coffee