Jaibans Singh Satya Pal Malik is firmly ensconced on the gubernatorial chair in Jammu and Kashmir! One is in a quandary whether to congratulate him or extend to him good luck for the times ahead. Being appointed Governor is normally a retirement award for good work done. In the case of Malik it is probably the most challenging responsibility that he has taken on in his … [Read more...] about All eyes are on Governor Satya Pal Malik
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Governors Rule in Jammu and Kashmir: The challenge and the ramification
Dr. Simrit Kahlon The political churning witnessed in Jammu and Kashmir in mid-May has settled down into a new mould. It became quite apparent within the first few days that there was no possibility of any other political alliance replacing the PDP-BJP combine which, in turn, pointed to the inevitability of Governors rule. National Conference took the lead in extending full … [Read more...] about Governors Rule in Jammu and Kashmir: The challenge and the ramification
Jammu & Kashmir: Understanding true connotation of “Reconciliation &Harmony”
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”
Politics of ceasefire: The nation cannot let down its security forces
Vikas Khanna The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led central government’s decision to announce “suspension of operations” (ceasefire) in Jammu and Kashmir during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan is a well-intentioned move, taken primarily to please its coalition partner, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Ceasefire may sound good politically, but all political decisions do not … [Read more...] about Politics of ceasefire: The nation cannot let down its security forces
Teenagers in Kashmir need special attention and guidance
Mehtab Karan Singh The unprecedented involvement of teenagers as spearheads of the recent three month long unrest in Kashmir has highlighted the need to give special attention to their upbringing. This is a normal parental and family responsibility that is posing a unique challenge worldwide. In Kashmir it attains a different dimension in view of the foreign sponsored cult of … [Read more...] about Teenagers in Kashmir need special attention and guidance