Celebrate Eid, but don't forget we have lost lives

Celebration in the midst of manslaughter sounds grossly incompatible. Hurriyat’s directive to celebrate simple and austere eid shouldn’t be surprizing. Nearly 70 peoplehave been killed in less than three months and not to ignore the injured ones, scores have lost their vital organs and hundreds are yet More

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More loyal

This refers to the recent speech by Dr. Farooq Abdullah in Indian parliament where he said India is written in the every heart of Kashmiris. He believes that people are protesting in Kashmir only for Autonomy. He is not to be blamed as this is the history of National Conference they they have always More

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Unjust criticism

This refers to “Open letter to Mehbooba Mufti”. Nothing wrong with the constructive criticism in a public forum like Greater Kashmir. But relying on concoctions won't do. This way we can only appease a group and prove our loyalty, but we can't actually make a point. Amir RasoolRaj Bagh Srinagar More

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No better

Quite amazing, Mehbooba Ji. How can   you believe that PDP is any different from that of NC or other political parties? In fact the politics of PDP is worse. Or you can say that they are the two sides of same coin. I think you forget the days of your rule. The situation was worse. More than More

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A line

This refers to Seema Mustafa’s article titled “Don’t see, don’t hear, and don’t speak” in Greater Kashmir. The author has rightly pointed out the big gap between politicians in Delhi and situation in Kashmir. A recent debate in Parliament is an evidence to this. While reading the article I came across More

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Killing innocents

This refers to the news “India acting through barrel of gun: Mirwaiz.” Killing of innocent children is really shocking. There must be end to it. Indian civil society has also started raising the issue and lodging some kind of protest against these killings. It would be good if stone pelting is completely More

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Denying justice

As the current unrest enters its third month, it has been for the last three consecutive years that the summer months have seen the maximum bloodshed. Amarnath land row, Shopian rape and murder case and now Quit Kashmir movement. Among the three agitations, Amarnath land row reached its logical conclusion More

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Statement spree

This refers to the latest statement of Dr Farooq Abdullah in and outside the Parliament. These statements, as rightly pointed out by Seema Mustafa, are issued to play to the gallery and also as to safeguard the interest of the Dynasty rule. His theatrics remind me of his earlier tear shedding stage in1996 More

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Cholera epidemic

The ongoing outbreak of cholera in various rural and urban localities speaks volumes about our non-existent health service sector. The emergence of cholera affecting thousands of people exposes the Directorate of Health Services, Kashmir for two reasons: failing to take immediate measures and hiding More

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One umbrella

This refers to the article titled “Wake up now by” by Gowher Geelani. Every peace-loving nation likes to see the disputes resolved through dialogue and Kashmir is no exception. But how can you expect Hurriyat leaders to talk when innocent children and teenagers are being killed by government forces More

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Clear strategy

The present turmoil in Kashmir has cost over sixty young lives and there are hundreds injured. Some stand permanently handicapped. On the economic front several youth have lost their jobs. Without a clear strategy it is difficult to sustain the movement. Let there be such a strategy whereby people don More

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Article admirable

I appreciate Dr Rumana Makdoomi for the article” A heart Lacking Initiative” (GK August 28). She has highlighted the points which make me feel elated as a Kashmiri. Pen really matters. Zahoor Ahmad MirMirjan Pora Nawakadal More

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What studies

This refers to the statement of Amir-e-Jamat Sheikh Sahib in which he wants some relaxation in strikes for students to complete their studies. Sheikh Sahib what we to do with studies when our brothers are martyred. Jahangir Sofi ‪<sofi_jahangir More

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