Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Autonomy, anyone?

63 years and counting... When will Jammu and Kashmir get the honour it deserves? If you ask any Indian whether J&K should be a part of India, the answer is always a scornful yes. As long as J&K is shown in the political map of India, most of us are happy. The thing which our political class forgot is to win their hearts.
For the Kashmiris, the army is the enemy and the politicians, mere opportunists.
If we want them really to be a part of India, we should treat them in a much better manner. There are numerous incidents of humans rights violations, young Kashmiris taken to the local police station for mere "questioning" only to never return again...
Yes I know that the rulers of Kashmir decided to be a part of India back then but it does not mean that we can make their life a living hell.
I believed Omar had it in him to give J&K a better future but alas, Kashmir is a riddle that no person can solve.
Also, one must feel for those armymen who are out there serving their country(??) for a negligible salary living in near inhospitable conditions.
Give greater autonomy a chance, these many years have done no good to them...


A peaceful heaven will ensure a peaceful earth...

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