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A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.
Modi has shown what a leader should be like. So far we had cowards and corrupt leaders looting the country. Congress weakened India by not procuring the equipment the defence forces asked for many years.
1. This surgical bombing of specific targets in Pakistan occupied part of Kashmir is a message not only to Pakistan but also to separatists and politicians of Jammu & Kashmir who foolishly think and suggest that our government should have a dialogue with Pakistan. We all know that Pakistan is a country which has funded terror outfits like JeM, LeT, JuD, and Taliban. 2. Therefore, I believe that it is for people of Kashmir to do some critical self-introspection and take a firm stand against terrorists. 3. Our Army protects ordinary citizens Jammu & Kashmir (J & K) from attacks of the terrorists. Question is this: Who will protect J & K citizens if the terror outfits get a free hand to suppress the citizens in whose name they are now indulging in violence? 4. I hope J & K politicians like Ms Mehbooba Mufti and Omar Abdullah and even Farooq Abdullah are aware of risks of their support to separatists and others who indulge incite violence in name of azadi.
Uri and Pulwama were acts of war as well. On both occasions, India has responded only after losing the lives of soldiers / policemen and it has struck only terror related facilities. India has not engaged military targets. Great wisdom on Pakistan’s part in not taking this any further. That is bound to lead to an escalation that neither side wants. Given the nature of this predawn attack, even China will find it difficult to defend Pakistan. 2. Issues of war and peace involve the deepest national interest. Hopefully, this magnificent action by the IAF will not become part of the election campaign. Two separate silos.
You seemed to have had a heartbreak this morning. Your comment is contradictory. If India had struck Pakistan before any lives were lost, you would have accused the Indian government of lacking wisdom. If Indian government has treated Pulwama as a watershed moment, you applaud Pakistan of showing great wisdom.
Hold your horses. The evidence of wisdom will come from not supporting acts of terror or terrorist infrastructure in future. Don’t start applauding Pakistan so soon.
Great decision. Time to walk the talk!! Shekhar Gupta was right when he stated that Pakistan underestimates this government’s risk taking capacity, and that too in the election year.
To complete this military and moral victory/gain, all we need now is a statement from the prime minister — similar to his earlier statement on Kashmiris — that our fight is not against the people of Pakistan but against terrorists, who are Pakistan’s enemies too.
Modi has shown what a leader should be like. So far we had cowards and corrupt leaders looting the country. Congress weakened India by not procuring the equipment the defence forces asked for many years.
Very glad that Modiji is the PM and not Manmohan Singh-Sonya Gandhi combine. Now the people must appreciate it with their overwhelming votes
Very well-written, balanced article, Ms. Jyoti Malhotra
1. This surgical bombing of specific targets in Pakistan occupied part of Kashmir is a message not only to Pakistan but also to separatists and politicians of Jammu & Kashmir who foolishly think and suggest that our government should have a dialogue with Pakistan. We all know that Pakistan is a country which has funded terror outfits like JeM, LeT, JuD, and Taliban. 2. Therefore, I believe that it is for people of Kashmir to do some critical self-introspection and take a firm stand against terrorists. 3. Our Army protects ordinary citizens Jammu & Kashmir (J & K) from attacks of the terrorists. Question is this: Who will protect J & K citizens if the terror outfits get a free hand to suppress the citizens in whose name they are now indulging in violence? 4. I hope J & K politicians like Ms Mehbooba Mufti and Omar Abdullah and even Farooq Abdullah are aware of risks of their support to separatists and others who indulge incite violence in name of azadi.
Proud that Modi took this decision unlike his predecessors who caved in self-imposed pressure or so-called international pressure.
Uri and Pulwama were acts of war as well. On both occasions, India has responded only after losing the lives of soldiers / policemen and it has struck only terror related facilities. India has not engaged military targets. Great wisdom on Pakistan’s part in not taking this any further. That is bound to lead to an escalation that neither side wants. Given the nature of this predawn attack, even China will find it difficult to defend Pakistan. 2. Issues of war and peace involve the deepest national interest. Hopefully, this magnificent action by the IAF will not become part of the election campaign. Two separate silos.
You seemed to have had a heartbreak this morning. Your comment is contradictory. If India had struck Pakistan before any lives were lost, you would have accused the Indian government of lacking wisdom. If Indian government has treated Pulwama as a watershed moment, you applaud Pakistan of showing great wisdom.
Hold your horses. The evidence of wisdom will come from not supporting acts of terror or terrorist infrastructure in future. Don’t start applauding Pakistan so soon.
Great decision. Time to walk the talk!! Shekhar Gupta was right when he stated that Pakistan underestimates this government’s risk taking capacity, and that too in the election year.
To complete this military and moral victory/gain, all we need now is a statement from the prime minister — similar to his earlier statement on Kashmiris — that our fight is not against the people of Pakistan but against terrorists, who are Pakistan’s enemies too.
Yes, that would be humane because most peace-loving Pakistanis too have been affected by the games ISI and Pak politicians play.