Jaibans Singh Mehbooba Muti, in her press conference post her resignation as chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, frequently referred to “Reconciliation” as a prominent agenda of her party . Use of this concept is not new either to Mehbooba or to her party. Her father, Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, during his earlier tenure as chief minister often referred to setting up of a “Truth … [Read more...] about Jammu & Kashmir: Understanding true connotation of “Reconciliation &Harmony”
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“This far and no more” message for misguided youth of Kashmir
Dr. Simrit Kahlon The recent two day visit of Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh to Jammu and Kashmir has been significant. Ostensibly, the objective was to assess the security situation post the unilateral suspension of operations in the holy month of Ramadan, taken by the centre at the behest of Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti. The Home Minister had a packed schedule that … [Read more...] about “This far and no more” message for misguided youth of Kashmir
Policy of appeasement can backfire: Government needs to remain vigilant
Jaibans Singh Home Minister Rajnath Singh visited Kashmir on June, 7, with the stated objective of reviewing the situation in the wake of the unilateral suspension of operations implemented by the government during the holy month of Ramadan. “Even as we see the ceasefire bringing great relief to the people of J&K, militants seem to be continuing their violent activities … [Read more...] about Policy of appeasement can backfire: Government needs to remain vigilant
Jammu and Kashmir: Will Peace through dialogue see the light of day?
Jaibans Singh The Union Government has taken a major step to re-energise a dialogue process in Jammu and Kashmir by making an attempt to reach out to the separatists. "I have already said that we are ready for dialogue with all stakeholders in Kashmir. If Hurriyat comes forward for talks, we don't mind talking to them…..," said Home Minister Rajnath Singh in an interview … [Read more...] about Jammu and Kashmir: Will Peace through dialogue see the light of day?
Jammu and Kashmir: Heed the message of peace and reconciliation
Dr. Simrit Kahlon The Union Government, on May, 16, declared “suspension of operations” (also termed as ceasefire) in Jammu and Kashmir during the holy month of Ramadan! The initiative, taken at the behest of the Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, is designed to facilitate a peaceful holy month for the people of the state, especially so in Kashmir. The move has elicited a mixed … [Read more...] about Jammu and Kashmir: Heed the message of peace and reconciliation