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Accountability of the political class in Jammu and Kashmir
S Ranjan A few days back, newspapers of Jammu and Kashmir were abuzz with the pandemonium that took place in the Legislative Council of the state due to a face off, not between the government and opposition benches as is usual in democracies, but between the members of the coalition government itself. The members of the National Conference got into …
by S Ranjan on April 5th, 2013 Leave a comment »
Healing the battered psyche is the real challenge in Kashmir
S Ranjan What is it about us Indians that makes us skirt issues instead of facing them head on? We tend to indulge in long drawn, largely inconclusive discussions; a tendency that has receives a considerable boost from media activism especially of the electronic variety. Sadly, none of the discussions or opinions lead to tangible action; this is because the …
by S Ranjan on March 8th, 2013 Leave a comment »
Is the nation being fair to its soldiers?
S Ranjan The Indian soldier holds the responsibility to protect national sovereignty and integrity; he provides to his fellow countrymen the luxury of sleeping soundly with the assurance that they are well protected and cared for. Obviously, the nation looks for the best possible talent to carry on its shoulders this onerous responsibility. Once selected, millions are spent to make …
by S Ranjan on February 7th, 2013 Leave a comment »
Subversion of peace through religious polarisation
S Ranjan Jammu and Kashmir has been known for its secularism and religious tolerance since times immemorial. The Kashmir valley thrives on the unique social ideology of Kashmiriyat, which advocates a cultural identity based on human values, diversity and tolerance, it is a historic legacy shared only by the Hindus and Muslims of the valley. The area South of the …
by S Ranjan on December 20th, 2012 Leave a comment »
Pakistan Army exploits religion to quell separatism in Baluchistan
S Ranjan Baluchistan, the most restive province of Pakistan, has entered into a new era of violence. The pattern of violence has witnessed a change of late with the new trend being based more on religious polarisation than nationalist ideology as was the case earlier. This is quite evident from the ongoing massacre of Shia’s in Baluchistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. …
by S Ranjan on October 11th, 2012 2 Comments »
Salafi extremism: the emerging threat to peace in the valley
S Ranjan The Kashmir valley has, for long, been a forefront victim of the global terrorism being perpetrated, quite erroneously, in the name of religion. This is the only place in the world which witnessed proliferation of an armed insurgency by international Islamic warriors alongside a, extremist Islamic resurrection in Afghanistan. Pakistan being in the centre of both movements was, …
by S Ranjan on September 24th, 2012 Leave a comment »
India’s engagement with a dismantling Pakistan
S Ranjan Indian Foreign Minister, SM Krishna, proceeded on a three day official visit to Pakistan on Friday, 07, September. A major agenda for the visit was announcement of a new visa regime. While speaking about the new regime to a leading Pakistan daily, The Express Tribune, Krishna is reported to have said, “it seeks to introduce or considerably improve …
by S Ranjan on September 14th, 2012 Leave a comment »
Crossed over ultras cannot be rehabilitated by illegal means
S Ranjan The Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah, is a bleeding heart. He has sympathy for everyone irrespective of their deeds and motives. His best sympathies are for the people who crossed over into Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) during the insurgency period for training purpose. Omar Abdullah has made many a statement on their plight and has …
by S Ranjan on August 22nd, 2012 Leave a comment »
The supreme commander of the Indian armed forces should break new ground
S Ranjan The President of India is the Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces of the country. It is in his name that war is declared or peace concluded, of course, subject to approval of the executive authority and the parliament of the country. As supreme commander he enjoys all the trapping of military pomp and ceremony. He has a grand …
by S Ranjan on August 17th, 2012 6 Comments »
Pakistan must rise to the Indian economic opportunity
S Ranjan Pakistan is going through economic hardship of critical dimensions, to an extent that economic woes may l well lead to disintegration of the nation. The economic indicators are sliding and the resultant socio-economic impact is there for all to see; sadly, things are expected to get worse with time. Dependence of Pakistan on foreign aid is increasing by …
by S Ranjan on August 2nd, 2012 Leave a comment »
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