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Twitter has proved to be fertile ground for unverified information & inflammatory pro-war vitriol amid the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.
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I agree with the writer. War is not the solution. There is too much collateral damage & innocent lives lost. Economic diplomacy & threat of complete isolation is the only way to force the Pakistan government to reign in the military. It’s a moment of truth now for all the global outreach Modi has done these past 4 years.
If Pakistan is so Peace Gesture loving country why the hell there is continue ceasefire violation from pakistan while handling over wc last night to India leading death of 2 civilians.
It would be a gross miscalculation to follow the advice of naive and gullible liberals and so-called peaceniks. Pakistan was left with no option other than releasing the air warrior and, hence, was no peace gesture. It’s amazing to witness gullibility in some of our enlightened journos. Our primary and sole objective is dismantling and degrading terror infrastructure and, to that end, India has much work to do.
Despite the polished language. The writer’s message is unmistakable. He is advocating cowardice. He should take a quick look at the world history. No nation has risen to prosperity without hitting back on external aggressors, without taking calculated risks and without a willingness to spill own and others’ blood. Wishing for peace does not bring peace. Tough action is a necessary step to achieve peace. Modi got it right on this issue.
All the jingoism – why dont you all carry a gun and attend LoC. The terror by Pakistan in India favours your narrative and no one of you is honest, brave enough to admit the terror constantly carried out by RAW is Pakistan. Just remember, the indian spy Kulbashan is in Pakistani jail !! The indians havent got a single Pakisatni spy in their jails. I am sure all the RAW agents are not in Pakistan sharing mithai – they are doing exactly what you accuse ISI of.
Lastly, no one, not any of you sitting in your cosy homes and no where near LoC will survive a nuclear war. Wake up and face / accept the reality and stop living a bollywood life. Its Pakistan, who in day light “andher gus ker mara hai” while IAF attacked in the middle of the night.
Actually, if one would take the trouble to place one’s ear to the ground, or one ‘s finger to the nation’s pulse, there is not the faintest heartbeat for war. It is a complete misreading of the situation to believe that Indians – no more suicidal than anyone else on the planet – are itching for an Aar Paar ki ladhai with Pakistan. Some channels are first tasked to create gusts of hot air in the studios and we then persuade ourselves that what they snarl is the truth. A widespread impression – however untrue – that this mahaul is being created to win the next election serves no one’s interest.
Let us not get carried away by this faux image some have created. One pilot in captivity – with almost complete assurance that he would not be harmed physically – and the national mood darkened. Had Wing Commander Abhinandan been detained for a fortnight, there would have been a very high price to pay.
Stylish literature and insightful politico-military analysis of a botched up stalemate.Reasoned advisories for a dignified forward path.Together with Happymon’s article in today’s Hindu should make a nice gather for all patriots praying for peace without called names. Thanks Srinath for making us hope and believe that sanity too can be an escalatory ladder worthy to ride on.
Had Chamberlain continued as PM of UK and followed his policy of appeasement, Hitler would have conquered the world. UK was fortunate to get Churchill just as India got Modi.
A typical article coming from a pacifist. He is toeing the line that let everything remain as it was before. Let Pakistan bleed us by thousand cuts and let us always extend the hand of friendship. I would say time for pacifism come but we have ensured safety to Indians. The problem with Indian liberals is that that start talking way before their time to talks should come.
I agree with the writer. War is not the solution. There is too much collateral damage & innocent lives lost. Economic diplomacy & threat of complete isolation is the only way to force the Pakistan government to reign in the military. It’s a moment of truth now for all the global outreach Modi has done these past 4 years.
If Pakistan is so Peace Gesture loving country why the hell there is continue ceasefire violation from pakistan while handling over wc last night to India leading death of 2 civilians.
It would be a gross miscalculation to follow the advice of naive and gullible liberals and so-called peaceniks. Pakistan was left with no option other than releasing the air warrior and, hence, was no peace gesture. It’s amazing to witness gullibility in some of our enlightened journos. Our primary and sole objective is dismantling and degrading terror infrastructure and, to that end, India has much work to do.
Despite the polished language. The writer’s message is unmistakable. He is advocating cowardice. He should take a quick look at the world history. No nation has risen to prosperity without hitting back on external aggressors, without taking calculated risks and without a willingness to spill own and others’ blood. Wishing for peace does not bring peace. Tough action is a necessary step to achieve peace. Modi got it right on this issue.
All the jingoism – why dont you all carry a gun and attend LoC. The terror by Pakistan in India favours your narrative and no one of you is honest, brave enough to admit the terror constantly carried out by RAW is Pakistan. Just remember, the indian spy Kulbashan is in Pakistani jail !! The indians havent got a single Pakisatni spy in their jails. I am sure all the RAW agents are not in Pakistan sharing mithai – they are doing exactly what you accuse ISI of.
Lastly, no one, not any of you sitting in your cosy homes and no where near LoC will survive a nuclear war. Wake up and face / accept the reality and stop living a bollywood life. Its Pakistan, who in day light “andher gus ker mara hai” while IAF attacked in the middle of the night.
I just want say, stop favouring Pakistan
Writing an article is too easy as compared to walking on loc.
Actually, if one would take the trouble to place one’s ear to the ground, or one ‘s finger to the nation’s pulse, there is not the faintest heartbeat for war. It is a complete misreading of the situation to believe that Indians – no more suicidal than anyone else on the planet – are itching for an Aar Paar ki ladhai with Pakistan. Some channels are first tasked to create gusts of hot air in the studios and we then persuade ourselves that what they snarl is the truth. A widespread impression – however untrue – that this mahaul is being created to win the next election serves no one’s interest.
Let us not get carried away by this faux image some have created. One pilot in captivity – with almost complete assurance that he would not be harmed physically – and the national mood darkened. Had Wing Commander Abhinandan been detained for a fortnight, there would have been a very high price to pay.
I suspect what this person would teach his students. He seems ignoramus of the ground realities of Indo-Pak situation.
New innovative ways must be sought out to deal with a persistent problem which is what modi government is doing.
Yet, these so called self proclaimed intellectuals just for the sake of saying something speaks rubbish.
The print should analyze the contents of the article before publishing to maintain the standard of journalism and its own reputation, if any.
Thanks
All such people expressing such shitty opinions as if they are the wisest.. Pl ..the new Hindusthan does not rqr yr breed..pl get lost
Stylish literature and insightful politico-military analysis of a botched up stalemate.Reasoned advisories for a dignified forward path.Together with Happymon’s article in today’s Hindu should make a nice gather for all patriots praying for peace without called names. Thanks Srinath for making us hope and believe that sanity too can be an escalatory ladder worthy to ride on.
Had Chamberlain continued as PM of UK and followed his policy of appeasement, Hitler would have conquered the world. UK was fortunate to get Churchill just as India got Modi.
A typical article coming from a pacifist. He is toeing the line that let everything remain as it was before. Let Pakistan bleed us by thousand cuts and let us always extend the hand of friendship. I would say time for pacifism come but we have ensured safety to Indians. The problem with Indian liberals is that that start talking way before their time to talks should come.