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Editorials
July
10, 2002
Srinagar
Calling
Moderate leaders in Hurriyat Conference need to be induced
to take part in the J-K elections due in September and that
is the primary objective of the govt.
June
11, 2002
In
the dock
The success of the govt’s policy in Kashmir depends on how
best it is able to instill confidence among those who want
an early end to the cult of violence.
June
06, 2002
Monitoring
borders
Pakistan should allow fencing of the border if it is serious
about ending infiltration. But for most of the LoC, the only
permanent solution is to rely on technology.
May
24, 2002
Winning
minds in J&K
The forthcoming J&K elections present a very real opportunity
to court change — both for the nation and the Kashmiri people,
given their anger against Pak.
May
22, 2002
Death
of a dove
It is in militants' interests to create situations whereby
it would be impossible for saner elements like Lone to even
think of participating in the elections.
May
15, 2002
Terrorism
unbound again
New Delhi must unambiguously convey the message that it has
many options to increase the costs of waging a war through
sponsoring terrorism.
April
23, 2002
Blot
on the BSF
A CM who can spare precious time for a well-publicised jump
into Dal Lake, does not seem to have spared a thought for
the girl raped by BSF men.
April
4, 2002
Back
to bloodletting
It is puerile to expect Pakistan to take any step that will
have an effective and long-lasting impact on India’s efforts
to control terrorism in J&K.
February
11, 2002
Sonrise
in Srinagar
Omar Abdullah is articulate, media savvy and young but these
qualities are not sufficient for the responsibilities that
come with the leadership in J-K.
January
21, 2002
Down
a middle path
The political process in the state must now seek to firmly
establish the democratic principle and a polity that can look
forward to bringing peace, reconciliation and reconstruction
in the state.
January
14, 2002
The
Kashmir key
While things hopefully evolve towards an early dialogue with
Pakistan on Kashmir, the NDA govt must begin its homework
about getting J&K on track.
October
3, 2001
Barbarians
at the gates
Through the attack on the Assembly, the militants have served
notice: That their very Talibanised brand of jehad
would carry on apace.
September
4, 2001
Insecure
at Home
First Sheikh Abdul Rashid, superintendent of police, Baramulla,
had to face state paranoia. Now he must face its petty-minded
vindictiveness.
September
2, 2001
The
burqa wars
The threat of acid attacks would be resolutely countered by
a society fiercely protective of its unique culture, its legacy
of Kashmiriyat.
August
9, 2001
Mindless
massacres
India must continue to explore political and diplomatic approaches
even as the security forces take firm action on the ground.
August
2, 2001
After
the knocks
Tighter border management is a key to reduce infiltration.
But security operations should not queer the pitch for political
solutions.
July
24, 2001
Postcards
from the edge
The jehadi organisations and the official sponsors
across the border cannot be allowed to go about their little
plans with such ease.
June
20, 2001
Cost
of conflict
Commentators on this side of the border have long bemoaned
the Lost Decade in Jammu and Kashmir. Across the border too,
that telling phrase is being uttered with startling regularity
in a vibrant debate on the precarious state of Pakistan’s
economy.
May
25, 2001
Generally
Speaking
In announcing its invitation to Musharraf while terminating
its six-month-old ceasefire, the govt has displayed remarkable
dexterity in shuffling peace initiatives.
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