Opinion Speak for yourself
Syed Ali Shah Geelani says,This has been the tactic of India that whenever the streets of Jammu and Kashmir are turned red by the blood of youth.
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Syed Ali Shah Geelani says,This has been the tactic of India that whenever the streets of Jammu and Kashmir are turned red by the blood of youth,whenever the Indian forces are killing the people here,they talk about political engagement (Geelani sets conditions for ending Valley stir,IE,September 1). Its the tactic of separatists like Geelani to misguide the youth and inflame the Valley,derailing every effort at political engagement. Who is Geelani to set any condition? The Valley doesnt speak for the entire state of J&K. Ladakh and Jammu are also part of the state. Geelani doesnt represent them,or even of the majority in Kashmir. New Delhi and Srinagar need to deal firmly with these so-called leaders when they foment trouble.
M.C.Joshi
Back to normal
The editorial A life more ordinary (IE,September 2) makes an important appeal for a return to the routines of everyday life in Kashmir,when children can safely go to school,people can commute to their workplaces,markets are open and abuzz with shoppers,and shikaras are plying on the serene Dal Lake. Unfortunately,the Geelanis and Asiya Andrabis will not let this happen. They seem to have a vested interest in the continuing turmoil and the cycle of violence in Kashmir. Isnt it time for civil society to realise the futility and impracticality of the azadi slogan that has
ruined Kashmirs natural
good fortune?
M. Ratan
New Delhi
Brawling match
This refers to the editorial Striking sparks (IE,September 3). That Congress leaders are working at cross-purpose and slighting one another openly in Parliament and party forums shows theres something amiss between the government and the party at the top level. Debates on contentious issues should end with an indication of flexibility and consensus,not point-scoring. The excessive free-thinking just another name for intra-party rivalry will only lead to a free-for-all,and will adversely affect the implementation of government policy.
Tarsem Singh
New Delhi
Keeping order
Apropos your editorial Against the grain (IE,September 2),the Supreme Courts order on the free distribution of foodgrain to the poor before it rots raises two pertinent issues. First,should a developing country like India,with millions of families below the poverty line,allow thousands of tonnes of foodgrain to be damaged and wasted? The second question is more serious. The courts emphasis that it had issued an order and not a suggestion about the free distribution of foodgrain indicates that the country is on the verge of a collapse in governance,and the SC has attempted to discharge the function of the executive. Its time our political leadership paid serious attention to administration.
Ved Guliani
Hisar
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