Rising Chinese pressure is the new factor

Nice compilation of places and people who reflect revived interest in Kashmir dispute and resolution. Your postulation of the three points of explanation is partly right, but only partly. In fact, the rise of the Taliban (whether Afghan or Pakistani) has not been the main trigger, though a connection More

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Panchayat polls

The coalition government’s decision to hold Panchayat elections in April this year is fraught with dangers. The valley has just emerged from five month long turmoil which claimed more than 115 lives besides causing colossal loss to the property. For three successive years, the people witnessed political More

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Arresting youth

This refers to the news “118 arrests, 10 PSA detentions in a month” (GK Feb.9). The recommendations of three interlocutors appointed by New Delhi have not been given a consideration by the state police or New Delhi. If they think that nocturnal raids, arrests and booking the youth under the draconian More

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Ineffective efforts

This refers to the news “US efforts on Kashmir ineffective: CIA.” The United States is only bothered about its interests. Wherever they are served, US authorities enter into friendship with them. Kashmir issue is no priority for the world community. They supported Egypt because they were interested in More

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America’s plan

Many people and the political parties have drawn parallels between the Egypt uprising and the political situation in Kashmir. While there may be certain similarities but looking broadly, the Egypt uprising and its final outcome, and the Kashmir situation, are altogether different. Egyptians are rejoicing More

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