Pakistan’s moment of reckoning

Refer to the editorial ‘The Kargil admission’; Gen Syed Asim Munir’s recent acknowledgement of Pakistan's role in the Kargil conflict is a rare admission from the country’s military. This confession debunks the myth of ‘private freedom fighters’ and hints at a possible reckoning with past military blunders. Yet it arrives amid a broader narrative of distrust. India, beset with cross-border terrorism, should remain vigilant. Pakistan is facing internal strife as well as external conflicts, which adds a layer of complexity to the scenario. Gen Munir’s remarks could signal a shift, but they are overshadowed by Pakistan's own challenges with terrorism and the military's opaque role in cross-LoC attacks. Is this admission a genuine step towards peace or merely another manoeuvre in the ongoing chess game of geopolitics?

Gurdev Singh, by mail

Douse the communal fire

Apropos of the editorial ‘Manipur in a mess’; it is unfortunate that the northeastern state is making headlines for the wrong reasons yet again. The resurgence of violence in Manipur only adds to the woes of residents who have borne the brunt of strife for over a year now. PM Narendra Modi’s failure to address the ongoing crisis in the state is a pity. The Central Government cannot choose to look the other way as Manipur burns. It is clear now that the two warring communities have no plans to bury the hatchet anytime soon. It is a sad state of affairs in the country. Innocent people get lynched by mobs on the mere suspicion of cow smuggling. Houses of Muslims accused of crimes get razed by authorities in BJP-ruled states. It is time for the PM to adopt a proactive approach to rein in communal elements.

Avinash Godboley, Dewas (MP)

Modi turns blind eye to Manipur

With reference to the editorial ‘Manipur in a mess’; the reports of human rights violations in the northeastern state that has been rocked by one wave of ethnic violence after another for more than a year are a matter of concern. PM Narendra Modi’s failure to visit the strife-torn state after February 2022 raises questions about the Centre’s commitment to resolving the crisis. It is telling that he has been travelling to different countries apparently to improve bilateral ties, but he does not feel the need to set foot in Manipur.

Monika Ranwa, Jammu

BJP set to gain in Haryana polls

Apropos of the editorial ‘Haryana polls’; if the Congress and AAP had managed to form an alliance in Haryana, which will go to the polls next month, it could have given a big boost to the INDIA bloc. It would not be wrong to blame senior party leaders, who have massive influence over such decisions, for the fiasco. The splintering of the Opposition vote is only going to benefit the BJP. At a time when the Congress party is already reeling from factionalism, a failure to agree to a seat-sharing pact with another constituent of the Opposition grouping for the elections in Haryana does not bode well for INDIA.

Ramesh Gupta, Narwana

Opposition digs its own grave

Refer to ‘Haryana polls’; undecided voters fixated on matters of caste, creed and religion often fail to make wise decisions while electing their representatives. The undue influence that khaps have on voters in the state and the presence of multiple parties in the fray are muddying the waters. It would have been easier for the voters to make up their minds if they had to choose between just the BJP and the Congress-AAP combine. By failing to reach a seat-sharing agreement, the Congress and AAP have given the BJP an edge.

HL Sharma, Amritsar

India’s growing trade ties

India’s growing trade with its key global partners has helped the country boost its economic growth, enhance its strategic relations and gain better access to the market. However, there is a pressing need to address challenges like trade imbalances and tariff disputes. These are issues that won’t be resolved until and unless a special focus is laid on them. Building frameworks to facilitate smoother trade relations will go a long way towards ensuring sustainable development for India and its allies.

Timmy Chopra, Rajpura

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