Jaibans Singh The Union Government has declared “suspension of operations” in Kashmir during the holy month of Ramadan. A request for what was termed as a “ceasefire” was made by the chief minister of the state, Mehbooba Mufti, about a week back and the consent has come a few days before the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the state, which is slated for May, 19. "I … [Read more...] about Suspension of Operations in Kashmir: A well intentioned move but full of holes
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AFSPA enables security: Revocation needs right environment
Jaibans Singh The decision of the Union Government to withdraw the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPAS) totally from Meghalaya and from eight out of 16 police stations in Arunachal Pradesh is a welcome move. It indicates firm resolve to build on the constituency of peace that has taken form roots in the region. It is notable that three years earlier Tripura also saw AFSPA … [Read more...] about AFSPA enables security: Revocation needs right environment
Mehbooba must lead the charge to change Kashmir narrative
Dr. Simrit Kahlon Mehbooba Mufti, chief minister of the trouble torn state of Jammu and Kashmir has, since the last week or so, been building up a carefully structured political narrative. It seems that she has assessed the political situation as not conducive for her party or for her personally, and is out to salvage her dwindling political stature to whatever extent is … [Read more...] about Mehbooba must lead the charge to change Kashmir narrative
People expect statesmanship and accountability from Mehbooba Mufti
Jaibans Singh Politics in Jammu and Kashmir, messy at the best of times, are presently in a state of flux! Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti is busy issuing inane and contradictory statements. She has sent out an appeal to India and Pakistan to stop exchange of fire along the line of control. In yet another statement she has implied that Kashmir stands alienated by India. Her … [Read more...] about People expect statesmanship and accountability from Mehbooba Mufti
Initiative to de-radicalise Kashmir should come from the elders
Dr. Simrit Kahlon The killing of three local terrorists in a recent encounter in Kashmir, including one who was a B.Tech student has, once again, laid focus on the very significant issue of indoctrination of the youth on to the path of radicalisation. The resultant propulsion towards the mindless, self defeating and fatalist path of terrorism is tearing apart the Kashmir … [Read more...] about Initiative to de-radicalise Kashmir should come from the elders