The incessant >firing along the border in the Samba region of Jammu (Oct. 9) shows that the relationship between India and Pakistan remains tense regardless of the stance that leaders of both the countries take in public. All positive sentiments that flowed with the arrival of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in May, seem to have been lost. Irresponsible statements of politicians like Bilawal Bhutto are adding fuel to fire.
Sushant Roshan,
New Delhi
Pakistan has invested a lot of time, money and energy on Kashmir and one can be sure that by backing out now it will invite retaliation from within the establishment there. The Army will lose its significance if the Kashmir issue is solved. Attacking the border and sending in terrorists have always been time-tested tactics to divert attention from internal turmoil, and Pakistan is leaving no stone unturned in order to disrupt the peace in India.
Yogesh Devgun,
Patiala
It is a tragedy that when Kashmir on both sides of the border is suffering in the aftermath of unprecedented floods, Pakistan is on a course of misadventure. The focus in both countries should be on rebuilding and not shelling.
Sunil Gupta,
Kolkata
Prime Minister Narendra Modi does not seem to be paying attention to the crisis on the border. During his election campaign, he tore into the UPA and promised to give us a stronger India. Much of what he says now seems to be empty rhetoric.
Seema Kothari,
New Delhi
The practice of some Indian television channels to invite “experts from Pakistan”, such as former envoys, political analysts and military personnel, to panel discussions appears to be backfiring. One expects fair and balanced views. However, the opportunity is being used to give vent to their frustration, using unparliamentary language and criticising India. Those who anchor the shows do not seem to be in control of the situation. They must be blanked out from any further participation.
M. Swaminathan,
Chennai
