Captain Anil Gour The people of Jammu and Kashmir are eagerly looking forward to the formation of a popular government in the state after a wait of nearly two months. With the election process having culminated on December, 23, 2014 and no party getting a clear majority, it is only befitting that a coalition government be formed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the … [Read more...] about PDP-BJP coalition is a sagacious choice
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Political insecurity has grave security implications in Jammu and Kashmir
Ranjan Chauhan In a strange move, the former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah, wrote to the Governor offering support of his party, the National Conference (NC), to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).It is well known that “there are no permanent friends or permanent enemies in politics” but the proposition put forth by Omar Abdullah borders on the surreal. … [Read more...] about Political insecurity has grave security implications in Jammu and Kashmir
Changing socio-political dynamics of Jammu and Kashmir
Dr. Simrit Kahlon When the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) announced its “Mission 44” it confronted amused disdain from the Kashmiri separatists as well as local mainstream parties. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was not deterred; he addressed issues of the state with great determination and resolve. Pakistan was given a severe beating for its transgression along the line of control … [Read more...] about Changing socio-political dynamics of Jammu and Kashmir
Decisive political engagement in Kashmir
Prabhakar Gupta Kashmir has, for long, been in the throes of a separatist movement aided and abetted by our neighbour from across the line of control. A widespread armed insurgency started in Kashmir after the disputed 1987 elections to the State Legislative Assembly. Some elements, dissatisfied with the conduct of the election, which they said was rigged, joined a … [Read more...] about Decisive political engagement in Kashmir