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Shehla Rashid writes

If the Uri attack demonstrates anything, it is the fact that the Indian state is pitting people against people, substituting a democratic re...

Sunday 18 September 2016

Shehla Rashid writes

If the Uri attack demonstrates anything, it is the fact that the Indian state is pitting people against people, substituting a democratic resolution of Kashmir issue with a process of bloodbath and violence. Whoever cares for the lives of the slain Indian soldiers must ask for the right to self-determination of the people of Jammu and Kashmir, a peaceful and dignified resolution to the issue, rather than a prolonged war. The terror attack is sad and condemnable, and so is the continued state terror being unleashed on Kashmiris for the past two months and more. If in Srinagar, a single dog dies, Maneka Gandhi flies down to Srinagar and demands action against people. However, the streets of Srinagar are being coloured with the blood of Kashmiris, and not a single voice is raised. CRPF fires into the houses of Kashmiris, killing people and blinding them. It's an all out war on the unarmed people. On the other hand, by the army's own admission, more soldiers are dying due to suicide and depression than in combat. Dear Indian people, plz understand. Your government is lying to you. It is carrying on a fight which it has morally lost. Stop the moral support to the state violence in Kashmir. That's the only way to save lives of young Indian men who go to serve in the armed forces.
PS: Sanghi trolls who are quick to call this "Islamic" attack, should be asked why they are not demanding an investigation into the attack. Is it not necessary? Or an Arnab Goswami show on the issue will suffice??