India Pakistan Impasse

Ever since the despicable and cowardly mutilation of two of our Jawans by our untrustworthy neighbours, the calls for talks have only grown louder and shriller. True, there is no alternative to talks. A war is simply out of question and a piecemeal approach of carrying out surgical strikes and retaliatory actions are only short term measures good enough only for another pat on the back.

The real question is not Why but What? What should be the content of the talks? Unfortunately this is where the problem lies. Common sense advocates issues like Trade and Commerce, Investment, People to people contact, cultural exchanges and last but not the least Terrorism which is not just our problem but also our neighbour's. But the reality is that the moment we try to initiate any talk, our neighbour's one word reply of "Kashmir" stall it. And why not? Kashmir is an integral part of India. If anything then it should be about the illegal occupation by Pakistan that should make the cut. But no. Our neighbour is suffering from a brain tumour that started in 1947 and has only grown since. They do not realise what happens when one ignores a tumour.

They need to wake up and focus on issues that really matter. Their mentality is like a "Timex watch in the Digital age", won't last long. Their ego cum greed will be their downfall. Just look at what they have done to their own country. Balochistan which is their largest province (around 40% area) also happens to be their least developed. POK is in shambles. And all they can think of is occupying more territory. So mature.
Bottomline is that there can be no talks until and unless there is maturity on both the sides. Maturity of agreement on the content which should be according to the demands of the 21st Century and not for someone's whims and fancies.

Lastly, I strongly condemn (another) dastardly act by the cowards. May our Bravehearts rest in peace. They command our Gratification and Respect. Jai Hind.