Jaibans Singh As the situation turns for the better in Jammu and Kashmir with reorganisation of the state into two Union Territories and abrogation of Article 370, there arises a need to look at the, by now, failed concept of "Azaadi" (Freedom) that had been propounded over decades by some self appointed leaders of the Kashmiri people. Has the concept failed because it was … [Read more...] about Kashmir: Timely lid has been put upon fallacy of Azaadi
Separatists
With the myth broken, Kashmiri separatism is in doldrums
Jasbir Sarai The moment the word “separatist” is used in India, it conjures the image of Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and their colleagues of the All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC) in Kashmir, who subscribe to this ideology. Use of the ideology of separatism as a political tool in Kashmir, however, goes as far back as 1931 when some Muslim pressure groups … [Read more...] about With the myth broken, Kashmiri separatism is in doldrums
J&K: “Experts” should take back seat; let people decide future course
Jaibans Singh The situation in Jammu and Kashmir has been more or less stable ever since the legislative process for reorganisation of the state and necessary amendments to Article 370 has been approved by an overwhelming majority in the Indian Parliament. No untoward incident of violence has been reported in the state. The Eid celebration went off in a peaceful manner … [Read more...] about J&K: “Experts” should take back seat; let people decide future course
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
Successful Local Bodies Elections carry a message of hope & change in J&K
Dr. Simrit Kahlon The successful culmination of the Urban Local Bodies Election in Jammu and Kashmir has created a new and dynamic socio-political narrative in the trouble torn state. At the outset, it has exhibited the resolve of Governor Satya Pal Malik to pursue the political agenda vigorously and fearlessly. His efforts, in which he was ably assisted by his team, the … [Read more...] about Successful Local Bodies Elections carry a message of hope & change in J&K