Having pragmatically won the world’s attention during the Kargil crisis, India now has to coolly assess the changed nuances of US policy, and understand the opportunity that lies ahead.
A look into the mind of upper crust India — on the way it relates to Kashmir crisis, its understanding of Kargil war & its comprehension of the seriousness of military warfare.
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Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.
This was one of the “finest article” written by shekhar sir….thank you for making some kargil committee proceedings public…i think this article would be a great tribute for those “young soldiers and their families” who lay down their lives for the indian people…these young soldiers died to “bridge the shortcomings” we as a nation (our system) have….it is a very common now in “our kind of system” that “in these kind of situations it the ‘foot soldier’ who pay the price and the generals/top brass go Scot-free”….as if they had no responsibility, as if they are in “position of power” to enjoy the perks/privileges associated with that powerful position–rather than taking responsibility for their folly. it is like “power without responsibility”….
Very well balanced and quite thought provoking article in line with other great articles from the The Print team. My concern is related to the quality of its translation made to reproduce its Hindi version. I am a native speaker of Hindi but could not make much out of the Hindi version of this story. Somebody needs to make sure about the quality of translation coming out from such an reputed media group.
Stupid! You and your forces couldn’t do it! It was military withdrawal which you father president Clinton forcibly made pakistani pm to do! Mujahideens and troops left captured peaks as pakistani pm had announced succumbing to US pressure. Your vintage army was not in a position to retake heights!! You are an artificial, liar nation. A 7 times small country is a problem for you
hahah lol search battle of tololing and tiger hill ,how indian army kicked you ,and btw musharaf asked nawaz sharif to go to USA ,he knew his plan had been failed
The complete and authentic Henderson-Brooks report was leaked several years ago, I think in 2014, and can be found on the internet. I have read it.
Thanks for the timely reminder, Sir. Transparency is fast becoming a one-way street in India where civil society will need to reveal everything they do to the state, whereas the state itself adheres to no disclosure norms apart from the fig leaf of RTI.
Even make all attempts to dismantle RTI and make it as useless as possible
Your line quote ” transperncy is fast becoming a one way street in India”. Unquote
If you have read the article it shows there has been no transperncy since 1962.
No factual information..only one rehtoric . Do not celebrate kargil heroics. Why? Just don’t.
“Come summer and the annual spate of entirely well-deserved tributes for Kargil heroes begins”- that is the very first line of the article. Maybe you don’t understand what “well-deserved” means ?
Lay members of the public still do not know the truth about 1962, although its outcome is seared on our national consciousness. Perhaps, if we had a culture of candour in our national discourse, some of the mistakes of the past would not be repeated.
This was one of the “finest article” written by shekhar sir….thank you for making some kargil committee proceedings public…i think this article would be a great tribute for those “young soldiers and their families” who lay down their lives for the indian people…these young soldiers died to “bridge the shortcomings” we as a nation (our system) have….it is a very common now in “our kind of system” that “in these kind of situations it the ‘foot soldier’ who pay the price and the generals/top brass go Scot-free”….as if they had no responsibility, as if they are in “position of power” to enjoy the perks/privileges associated with that powerful position–rather than taking responsibility for their folly. it is like “power without responsibility”….
Shekarji…. I follow and read a lot of articles and shows that you conduct.
Firstly I really do like your shows and articles. They are filled with facts presented well and is honest.
While I might not agree to everything you opine on I genuinely like your presentation and the fact that you don’t shout to get your point across.
I am biased too and so can you be…. And you have the right to be because you probably know many more facts than I do…
Thanks. I enjoy reading and watching your shows.
Very well balanced and quite thought provoking article in line with other great articles from the The Print team. My concern is related to the quality of its translation made to reproduce its Hindi version. I am a native speaker of Hindi but could not make much out of the Hindi version of this story. Somebody needs to make sure about the quality of translation coming out from such an reputed media group.
Shekhar Gupta is to journalism as a fox is to a chicken coop.
Even though enemy were in well position, Indian Armed Forces captured their positions. So our forces are much better than Pakistan
Stupid! You and your forces couldn’t do it! It was military withdrawal which you father president Clinton forcibly made pakistani pm to do! Mujahideens and troops left captured peaks as pakistani pm had announced succumbing to US pressure. Your vintage army was not in a position to retake heights!! You are an artificial, liar nation. A 7 times small country is a problem for you
hahah lol search battle of tololing and tiger hill ,how indian army kicked you ,and btw musharaf asked nawaz sharif to go to USA ,he knew his plan had been failed
The complete and authentic Henderson-Brooks report was leaked several years ago, I think in 2014, and can be found on the internet. I have read it.
Thanks for the timely reminder, Sir. Transparency is fast becoming a one-way street in India where civil society will need to reveal everything they do to the state, whereas the state itself adheres to no disclosure norms apart from the fig leaf of RTI.
Even make all attempts to dismantle RTI and make it as useless as possible
Your line quote ” transperncy is fast becoming a one way street in India”. Unquote
If you have read the article it shows there has been no transperncy since 1962.
No factual information..only one rehtoric . Do not celebrate kargil heroics. Why? Just don’t.
“Come summer and the annual spate of entirely well-deserved tributes for Kargil heroes begins”- that is the very first line of the article. Maybe you don’t understand what “well-deserved” means ?
Lay members of the public still do not know the truth about 1962, although its outcome is seared on our national consciousness. Perhaps, if we had a culture of candour in our national discourse, some of the mistakes of the past would not be repeated.