KASHMIR, MUSHARREF AND PRANNOY ROY!

IT IS GOING TO BE A DAMP SQUIB!

In his interview to PRANNOY ROY of NDTV General Pervez Musharref, President of Pakistan has supposedly said that he and Pakistan were prepared to forgo their claim on Kashmir, should India accept FOUR POINTS plan of General Musharref to resolve the issue. This post is in response to this statement. According to me, it was an eyewash and it is going to be a damp squib. My reminder to PRANNOY ROY IS:-


PRANNOY ROY ,SIR, You are wasting your time and inadvertantly leading INDIA up the garden path. If You think Musharref and PAKISTAN will forgo their claim on KASHMIR, you are sadly mistaken. KASHMIR is the only fulcrum of "ANIMOSITY- WITH- INDIA- POLICY" of Pakistan which is at the very core of Pakistan's survivability. REMEMBER, THE DAY KASHMIR ISSUE GOES, PAKISTAN GOES. Forget the TRACK-II diplomacy---Reality can not be wished away. And the reality is PAKISTAN survives as a nation because of anti-India feelings.

Read and listen to your own interview of Musharref, he has just not said what you are feeding the nation with. Sir, have you forgotten AGRA SUMMIT--how he used you through your question to trash and rubbish Indian viewpoint. In front of flashing cameras and PTV sending him live on air through you, he had ridiculed you and India by calling situation in KASHMIR AS FREEDOM STRUGGLE. Now you claim he says, "NO INDEPENDENCE". Do I have to remind you that he has a slippery mind? Have you forgotten how SHEKHAR GUPTA of INDIAN EXPRESS was used by NAWAZ SHARIEF through his interview in January 1999 to invite AB Vajpayee to LAHORE and then make him look small through KARGIL-99. Do you still believe, this shifting and rolling panorma of DNA of his 'FOUR POINTS' is genuine?

I tell you what? Have you heard of three laws of ABSURDITY? If interested , I will give you a brief on them, but note the THIRD LAW which is actually of a "LOVE- FAILED-ROMEO" : IF SHE CAN NOT BE MINE, SHE CAN NOT BE ANY ONE ELSE'S. Since 1988, after ZARB-E- MOMIN, Pakistan has resorted to this policy on KASHMIR. "Destroy KASHMIR", are the key words in Pakistan's Kashmir policy since then. AND TERRORISM/ MILTANCY IN KASHMIR IS THE DIRECT RESULT OF THIS POLICY. INNOCENT KASHMIRI YOUTH FALL PREY TO EMOTIONAL CALL OF RELIGION IN DANGER. Please note religion is the easiest way to rake up emotions of the people and blind their rational faculities so as to serve your purpose without any opposition.

Finally, let us note that over the last 59 years, Pakistani Establishment had been stuffing their populace with anti-India venom and romanticising them with their final VICTORY OVER INDIA ON KASHMIR. People of Pakistan are as emotionally charged about KASHMIR as their military is. It may take another 59 years to stomach- wash this poison before Pakistan can forgo its claim on KASHMIR. But certainly not now and definitely NOT IN MUSHARREF'S time.

As a parting shot, let me inform you about what my Kashmiri friend K****din once told me. I quote: IF YOU ADD SUGAR TO POISON IT DOES NOT BECOME A SWEET DISH OR PUDDING. IF YOU CONSUME, YOU WILL SURE DIE. According to him ,as on date, PAKISTAN is a pure poison for India. May be after stomach wash things look up after4-5 decades. KASHMIR SOLUTION,sir, lies in the womb of 22nd Century. HISTORY of KASHMIR will ensure this.

Comments

question sir Wednesday, December 6, 2006 4:26:35 PM
Sir,So do you think we should wait for 22nd century? I don't trust any paki but I don't go with your theory either. I believe solution needs to come from people of Kashmir. In fact I believe to sustain peace in Kashmir; Herculean effort is needed from people of Kashmir. It needs some sort of revolution. But at the end Kashmir will be an integeral part of India. Neither you nor me will deny this. Thank you

yaveshrana Wednesday, December 6, 2006 5:25:24 PM
Dear Question, Sir,I do respect your views. Like a true Indian I, too, want an immediate solution but unfortunately certain facts on Kashmir militate against our wishes. I am not an astrologer but there are certain strange facts which force me to say what i'm saying. HOW I WISH THIS THEORY OF GRAND CYCLE IS WRONG? But it isn't, Sir.

again Wednesday, December 6, 2006 6:03:17 PM
Sir,I don’t believe in God nor do I believe in fictitious story. I do and say things by heart. At present my heart says Kashmiri’s are suffering not because of the ill deeds or curse but because of selfish and greedy people possessing power. Once this is realised by people of Kashmir, it is just matter of time. The same is true in case of problems that prevail in our nation. I don’t believe in theory of “Karma”. I will be getting fruits of my ill deeds in this birth. Life after death, fruits of karma are carry forwarded in your next birth; makes me believe that our minds are not well developed yet. People talk about “judgement day” and you are talking about 22nd century for justice to prevail. Sorry sir I don’t go with these theories. God is within us. Have u heard that the famous saying in Hindi “Bagal me churi aur sher me dindora”. If extent this a bit more it will like solution will come from Kashmir people.Thank youPSI am sorry I am language is bit harsh.

yaveshrana Wednesday, December 6, 2006 6:43:51 PM
No,"AGAIN" Sir, You are not harsh. you are agonised and I can see the pain. I do agree with you the KASHMIR issue will be resolved by people of KASHMIR. You said it is a matter of time---I say it is by the start of 22nd Century. I am being definitive and you are unsure of the time. It is not the KARMA theory sir. It is based on the analysis of the history of KASHMIR. Please CHECK YOURSELF-the recorded HISTORY from 1900BC To 2006 AD. You will authenticate me. Thanx

Shersingh Wednesday, December 6, 2006 9:16:54 PM
Musharraf is the only person who has the credibility and authority within Pakistan to take any major decisions witn regard to Kashmir, or make any compromises. No civilian Prime Minister could do so in the forseable future, as the Opposition parties as well as the military would immediately condemn it as a sellout. Can you imagine Nawaz Sharif, or Benazir ever being able to make any concessions? On the contrary, they would need to keep the Kashmir issue alive to divert public opinion away from domestic issues, failures, and corruption. India needs to recognise this, and make equal efforts to reach a solution.

jkeshav Thursday, December 7, 2006 6:29:08 AM
AS YOU RIGHTLY SAID PAKISTAN GOES IF KASHMIR GOES. PAKISTANIS FROM THEIR SCHOOLDAYS ARE FED WITH ANTI-INDIA & PRO-KASHMIRI MILITANCY FEELINGS. IF KASHMIR IS NOT ANNEXED & IS LOST IN THE PAKISTANI SENSE MUSHARRAF OR WHOEVER IS IN CHARGE WILL BE IN DIRE STRAITS FOR CERTAIN. FOR THE PAKISTANIS IT WILL BE A HARD TO DIGEST MATTER.

ruzan_shah Thursday, December 7, 2006 7:15:55 AM
well its really amusing that we are discussing Kashmir without kashmiris.....lolCome on folks Musharraf & Pak is the second stage the first thing is UN resolution of plebescite in Kashmir.Right of self determination.The question is do we really want to implement UN resolution on Kashmir or are we ready for a plebescite or are we serious about Kashmiri right of self determination ?Be honest guysreality is we dont want a plebescite on kashmir just because we know what kashmiri people want or what they will do.Pakistan is second feedle but we are the one who can solve this without Pakistan.Let kasmiri decide their fateDo we have courage or conviction for trueth ?If yes we can solve it ourselvesIf nowhats the point cursing others for our inability or unwillingness ?

Tiara Nova Thursday, December 7, 2006 10:43:54 AM
Well, not allowing the Kashmir issue to die down (because there is no mutually acceptable solution any way) is the concern of not only Pakistan, but also of the world bully, US. There are speculations that having enacted the bully job in Vietnam, Afghan, Iraq etc. and with the awareness that Kashmir is climatically more suited to their marines, USA may have a hidden agenda to ensconce itself in Kashmir in the garb of a third party mediator. Once they are in, Kashmir will be theirs. It will be the story of two cats and a monkey.

prateek_sri Thursday, December 7, 2006 11:44:06 AM
I think the peace process between india and pakistan is one sided, where pakistan is bent on to devastate india, india is very keen to make frindship with him.

ashith kamath Thursday, December 7, 2006 12:17:41 PM
yavesh,quite a stunning point"THE DAY KASHMIR ISSUE GOES, PAKISTAN GOES" its so true, who would think about pakistan if not for the kashmir issue and terrorism. but i think the soft stand of our government has got to end. i am all for the peace process to move forward, but our past experience has been so bitter, every peace process has been taken advantage of.... there cant be a bigger example than kargil or the 7/11 mumbai blasts. we must always put forward the hand for friendship, but i dont think we should ever let our guard down, neither should we ever let pakistan, china or any other neighbour take advantage of our naiveity. we have always come across as a country with false bravado, probably if our politicians had taken a tough stance, rather than talk big we wouldnt have seen the dismal track record that we have in situations where we are pressed. i feel its better to loose 300 of our own flesh and blood than release 1 terrorist in lien. its surprising how independance has softened us indians....

Simpleguy Thursday, December 7, 2006 12:59:25 PM
Ruzan says that the Kashmiris need to be included in the talk. Surely the elections do say that they are involved. Is it not?The Kashmir politicians, across the party line have promoted and participated in pogrom to drive out Hindus. Do we talk to these criminals?If Kashmir should go, it shall be the second partition in the name of religion. Secular India should not allow this to go ahead. The cost of partition should be borne by Kashmir and Pakistan that supports this partitioning along religious lines

Learner Thursday, December 7, 2006 1:35:13 PM
Dear yavesh i understand your point and completely agree with you. but one suggestion dear please write in black normal colour don't use red, green and blue colors.if there are some words which are very interesting then write them with in any color but not the entire post Hope you take this suggestion in a good spirit.ThanksLearner

CS Thursday, December 7, 2006 2:53:06 PM
On the contrary it gives color and beauty. I am also trying colors imitating rana. People who suffer from colorblindness may not appreciate or read colored blogs. it is their headache.

yaveshrana Thursday, December 7, 2006 3:34:59 PM
LEARNER Sir,I have tried to tone down the colours of the POST--Hope it serves the purpose. AND THANK YOU "CS" Sir. Both of you, sir, I will invite your valuable attention to my other post-" KASHMIR-A BOOK with a difference". I will like to know the views on the synopsis of my draft of the book.

Gone Thursday, December 7, 2006 5:01:40 PM
You have said if Kashmir goes, Pakistan goes. What does that mean? Where will Pakistan go? Will it cease to exist? Will it dissapear? Please dont talk nonsense.

yaveshrana Thursday, December 7, 2006 5:26:21 PM
Hullo GONE,You seem to be agitated b'coz You are not prepared to accept the fact that PAKISTAN EXISTS ON THE BASIS OF A FALSE PREMISE AS A PURPORTED HOMELAND FOR THE SUB-CONTINENTAL MUSLIMS--WHICH REFUSES TO RECOGNISE THAT INDIA WAS A SECOND LARGEST MUSLIM COUNTRY IN THE WORLD. KASHMIR is the rallying point for the MUSLIM POPULATION of Pakistan against a "HINDU INDIA". Should it drop its claim--it loses its rationality of existence.

yaveshrana Thursday, December 7, 2006 5:29:31 PM
GONE Sir,If you are a PAKISTANI national, which seems to me, I do understand your anger--I can only sympathise. You have been fed with "HATE 'HINDU' INDIA" as a staple diet for last 59 years. You are not prepared to accept the fact that India could also be the HOME FOR MUSLIMS. This is why the "UNFINISHED AGENDA" of 1947 goes on and on. Accept reality, sir-"MAZHAB KE BINA AAPKA WAJOOD NAHIn HAI."

MIRROR Thursday, December 7, 2006 6:22:05 PM
dear yavesh was pakistan came in to existence for the purpose of snatching kashmir from india? if you think so then your understanding of the issue is very less.

yaveshrana Thursday, December 7, 2006 7:12:50 PM
Dear Mirror/Gone etc./ Changed names types- "GONES"I am very clear on every thing. I haven't said anything of the kind you are trying to attribute to me. Did I say Pakistan came into existence b'coz of Kashmir? NO, Sir, it is the reverse of it. Don't fool yourself ,whoever you are--PAKISTAN JUST CAN NOT SURVIVE WITHOUT "HATE INDIA". And KASHMIR obsession is the fuel that lights that flame.Agenda of 1947 is your life. Try n come out of it.

MIRROR Thursday, December 7, 2006 7:44:19 PM
Dear yavesh i do understand that leadership of Pakistan cannot afford to take a unilateral decision and relinquish the claim over kashmir.As this will result in unrest in the whole of pakistan.and the govt there cannot control that unrest and civil war cannot be ruled out in that situation.

Gone Thursday, December 7, 2006 7:54:18 PM
Dear Rana, I am very much an Indian. Also,I am not Mirror, please dont jump to conclusion. Whatever the reasons for creation of Pak, it is a fact, a sovereign nation. A fait accompli. It cannot be changed. You are creating a spurious linkage between Kashmir and existence or otherwise of Pak. Kasmir issue only used by politicians on both side of border to distract from domestics issues, particularly in Pak. Jingoism and nationalism, divert public from real problems and issues.

sirtidda Thursday, December 7, 2006 7:55:24 PM
well, whoever here said things about the Kashmiri people deciding for themselves on whose side to join and UN resolutions, why don't you talk about the displaced Kashmiri Hindus? And whose side they want to be in? In perhaps a couple of years from now, thanks to the vote-bank policies of the ruling party in India, these displaced people will cease to be even recognised as Kashmiris. Already, much of the current generation of these displaced people are born outside Kashmir.And whoever believes that deals made by Musharraf would stand the backing of successive Govts in Pakistan, stop kidding yourself. Pakistan stands united only in two causes .. and that is Kashmir and Cricket.Pray that some good visionaries/ leaders are born in Pakistan who can lead them out of the madness.

yaveshrana Thursday, December 7, 2006 9:10:51 PM
Mr GONE, I am not questioning the creation of PAKISTAN. It is Pakistan who does not want to exist without KASHMIR. Don't fool as to who u r ? Your bitterness Shows that you are a national of PAKISTAN, I have my sympathies for u.I'm not creating a spurious link for the existence of Pakistan :It is visible even on the darkest night to everyone, barring those who are blind.'HATRED FOR INDIA' IS your oxygen of life and KASHMIR pumps it.

harsh Thursday, December 7, 2006 9:51:21 PM
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RAMAYANA AND MAHABHARTA !

ARE THE EPICS BASED ON TRUE EVENTS?


There is a school of thought of INDIAN archaeologists and VEDIC historians who are veering around to the view: IF ARYANS WERE NOT INDIGENOUS PEOPLE THEN, AND also, IF RAMAYANA WAS ENACTED BEFORE MAHABHARTA, then the place of enactment of RAMAYNA was not present day India but present day AFGHANISTAN.

It is also said river HEMLAND in Afghanistan was the original SARASWATI river--surprisingly it has a tributary called GANGA even today. Those of you who know our RIG VEDA( A collection of 1056 SANSKRIT HYMNS), should know that River Saraswati was mentioned
60 times in the verses while GANGA only once. And GANGA is our holiest of Holy River. Rig Veda is the oldest religious scripture of VEDIC people. Another view exists that probably GHAGHAR river is the long
lost SARSWATI River( Disappeared around 4500 BC in a major earthquake which diverted the path of its tributaries YAMUNA and SATLUJ to present day course) is a latter day SARASWATI--as per the tradition of VEDIC people who carried the geographic names of their
ancestral place , as they moved further EAST.

Contrary to the above, most Indian thinkers, historians and spirituals Gurus maintain that ARYANS were indigenous people. They rubbish Aryan -invasion theory. If so, then the archaeologists who insist on the Afghanistan -evidence of RAMAYANA, ask whether MAHABHARTA preceded RAMAYNA. This is because of the geographical layout of the areas of enactment as per our beliefs. It Is becoming a "CHICKEN AND EGG STORY". Let us explore the truth. Have your take.
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KASHMIR-THE CURSE AND CURE OF ITS HISTORY?

"KASHMIR: ITS CURSE AND CURE OF HISTORY"-------
A SYNOPSIS OF BOOK WITH A DIFFERENCE!

"Kashmir”! It has been a bone of contention between India and Pakistan over the last fifty-nine years. Accusing fingers have been raised at individuals and leaders since 1947. It only shows how little people know about its history, which is the real cause of its current miseries.

“Kashmir” is known as the land of 'Neela Nag'—a Son of Kashyap Rishi and his wife Kudru, a supposedly serpent girl, who produced 'half-human and a half-Snake' children. Incidentally, 'Kashmir' is the name derived from Kashyap i.e. Kashyap Mar). The beautiful valley of River Vitasta (Jhelum) has no one to blame but its own history for its current miseries. If it is now in the center stage of current Indo-Pak face- off, it is the handiwork of its history.
Frankly speaking, since 1820, Kashmir has been under the spell of the curse of its own history. And the cure will also come from its history only. I bet you will dismiss this as a joke. But recorded facts are otherwise. This logic (or truth!) of history of Kashmir was revealed to me, some three years back, by an illiterate Kashmiri guzzar of North Kashmir, when I had gone there to study the Kargil- 99episode. My friend, K****din, was convinced about it and I was stunned by it. And more I read about its history, more I am enamored by the sheer veracity of this logic. Here are some of the key points of my friend, K****din’s theory of 'Grand-Cycles-of-Kashmir-History': -

- Every 780-800 years of Kashmir's recorded history, it has been under the domination of a particular religion. This period of 780-800 years is called Grand Cycle of History.
- Every Grand Cycle is further subdivided into three sub Cycles of 265-275 years each.
- First Sub- cycle of each Grand Cycle relates to emergence, development and progress of a particular religion.
- Second Sub- Cycle pertains to consolidation and prosperity of the religion.
- The first two sub cycles of 500-530 years, above, make the golden period of domination of a religion.
- The third sub cycle leads to decay and degeneration of the predominant religion and
emergence of a new religious philosophy, which will dominate for other 500-520 years.
- The term ' religious domination' is to be read as 'State Patronization' of the philosophy of 'Worship and rituals' by human beings in a particular manner.

Keeping the above in mind, let us have a brief glance at the recorded history of Kashmir. The best sources are RAJTARANGNI by Kalhan and 'Nilamat Puran' of 2nd century AD. 'Rajtarangini' begins with the year 1184 BC when Gonanda-I, a 'Shaivite' king was ruling Kashmir. It roughly relates to Mahabharta period. The grand son of Gonanda-I was Gonanda- II who was deposed by one-Haran Deva- a brother of 'Janamejya' and Grandson of Arjun (Great Arjun of Mahabharat war). Most western and Indian Historians agree that Mahabharta war took place around 1000-1100 BC, although some Indian scholars put the date around 3000 BC. We will go by the majority opinion.
It will be interesting to note, prior to the coming of Aryans (Worshippers of Lord Vishnu – the Vegetarians), major portion of Northern South- Asia (Present day India, Pakistan etc) was inhabited by Shaivites (Worshippers of Lord Shiva - the non Vegetarians). Look at the 'Shiva Temples' spread along the length and breadth of the sub continent. 'Shaivism' and 'Vaishnavism' were different temporal philosophies. They were altogether different cults or what you call religions today. Let us look at them: -
- The 'SHAIVISM' period in Kashmir ended with the deposition of Gonanda-II by Harandeva – a VAISHNAVITE. This was the end of Ist Grand Cycle of its history. It was around 1050 BC. We do not have any recorded version of history prior to this. There are only mythological tales. But all legends tell us it was the abode of Lord Shiva and his followers were of Naga race. Remember, Prince Takshak, who killed Parikshat- Arjun's son. He was a Naga. It is a different matter Aryan literature dubbed him as a 'Nag'- a 'Serpent'.

- The second grand cycle of Kashmir began around 1030-1050 BC. 'Vaishnavism' dominated it and it ended around 250 BC when great 'Ashoka' came to Kashmir and
founded SRI NAGAR in honour of goddess LAXMI (Approximately 800 years). Note, he was a Buddhist king and he established a city in the name of VAISHNAV goddess. It explains that cults (or so called religions of today) had no separate identity. They were intermixing and inter-mingling.
- The third grand cycle heralded BUDHISM in Kashmir and ruled the roost between 250 BC to 530 AD. 'Kushan' kings patronized it. 'Kushans' came to Kashmir from China around 260 BC. Shakas and Huns followed them. This grand cycle ended with the emergence of Huns (a Chinese tribe), whose first king of Kashmir was MIHIRKULA-a known tyrant in history (Approximately 780 years).
- The fourth grand cycle, which established ' Hinduism', began around 530 AD, when Gopal Ditya, Mihirkula's son, come to throne. It is he, who gave religious recognition to the term 'HINDUISM' as we know it today. Here-to-fore, the term 'Hindu' was used only as a geographical identity for the land East of River Indus. It is pertinent to note the word 'Hindu' has a Persian origin and derived from 'Sindhu'--a Sanskrit word. 'Sindhu' was the name given to River Indus (From Sindhu it became 'Hindu' in Persian and from Hindu it became 'Indus', Indic or Indi in Greek). As ancient Persians pronounced 'S' - as an aspirate
'H', so 'Sindhu' became 'Hindu'. No Vedic literature or religious scriptures mention the word ‘Hindu’, whether it is 'Vedas', 'Upanishads' or the great epics. In the written from, first time the word 'Hindu' appears on a tablet dated back to 518 BC when king Darius- I was ruling Persia. He used it to describe the geographical extent of his kingdom upto
and beyond River Hindu (or Sindhu or Indus). Anyway, to cut the story short, till Gopalditya became king in Kashmir in 530 AD, the term 'Hindu' had only a geographical identity for the people living East of River Indus. To Gopalditya, these people were a Curious mix of conflicting beliefs and ideologies but with traits of liberal tolerance and peaceful co-existence. He, therefore, saw 'Shaivites', 'Vaishnavites' and 'Buddhists' as a composite mix of a larger philosophy. He termed it as 'Hinduism' and converted himself to it. Thus, it was a Chinese Hun, who gave 'Hinduism' its religious identity as a composite 'Culture of the Way of Living' of people. This Grand cycle of 'Hinduism' flourished between 530 AD to 1325 AD. (Approximately 795 years). It ended when Rinchen Shah, a Tibetan prince, came to power after marrying Rani KOTA DEVI, whose husband had run away when the Turks invaded Kashmir in 1324 AD.
- The fifth grand cycle, which brought in ISLAM, began around 1325 AD when Rinchen Shah, the King, converted to Islam as he was snubbed by a Brahmin Mr. Dev swami, who stopped him from converting to Hinduism. An outsider, Gopalditya-a Hun, had initiated the reign of HINDUISM in KASHMIR, but another outsider was prevented and he brought in Islam. Even before this, all famous Buddhist kings of Kashmir had been outsiders- Kushans from china- such as Jalushka, Haluska and Kanishka. Do not forget Harandeva (A
Great Grandson of Arjuna of Mahabharta) - an Aryan, was also an outsider.
- The golden period of 500 years of Islam in Kashmir was upto 1820 AD - when it was annexed by Maharaja Ranjit Singh. The third sub-cycle of this grand cycle began around 1820 AD. This sub cycle is of decay and degeneration. If you add other 265--275 years to the 1820 AD, this grand cycle will close around 2085 to2095 AD.
- In other words, by the end of 21st century, the sixth grand cycle will take over. What will be its characteristics? It could be more liberalized 'Secularism' or 'Globalism'. I RECKON BY THEN THE MANKIND WOULD HAVE GOT RID OF RELIGIOUS GRIP AND THE MAN WOULD HAVE ENTERED THE COSMIC AGE. We would have left THREE WAVES of Agriculture, Industrial and Information/Knowledge far behind. The last wave of KNOWLEDGE will drive away religion to the privacy of our homes only. I suppose it will take another90- 100 years for COSMIC MAN to emerge on the scene. Therefore till then, Kashmir pot will keep boiling? History itself will seek answer for the problem that has roots in history. Rests, all of them are mere actors in this drama of history.

Having said this much, let me also make two points on the current day problem of Kashmir. First of all, it is a misnomer to equate Kashmir with the erstwhile territories of the state of J&K of Maharaja Hari Singh. The J&K territories of Maharaja Hari Singh comprised six different regions, which historically, ethnically, geographically and linguistically had nothing in common except a lose central control of 100 years by the descendants of Raja Gulab Singh. These regions were Jammu, Laddakh, Kashmir, Baltistan, Dardistan, and 'Naushehra - Poonch - URI - Mirpur' extension of Western Punjab. While Jammu, Laddakh and Kashmir valley are with India; Baltistan, Dardistan (both making Northern areas of Pakistan) and 'Naushehra- Mirpur' extension of western Punjab (NOW POK) are with Pakistan. It is misunderstood and lost identity of other five regions and confused synonym of Kashmir with J&K which is the cause of problem between India and Pakistan. J&K is not Kashmir but Kashmir is part of it. To find a solution to this problem, Kashmir must be delinked from other regions. My second point emerges from this. If India committed blunders in 1947-1950, so has Pakistan. If only Pakistan had not forced the hands of Maharaja Hari Singh by sending tribal raiders in Sept 1947, the history would have been entirely different. This was the biggest blunder of MA Jinnah who acted on the ill - timed advice of his military advisor, Major General Akbar Khan (The infamous General Tariq of Tribal Raiders in Kashmir in 1947). Mount batten, a so-called friend of India, had ensured that Indian leadership of the time, remained drowned in its self-created sea of moralities. But Jinnah lacked patience or time (he was dying of cancer!). However, Jinnah and Nehru could do nothing about it as 'History of Kashmir' had scripted their roles as much. Ordained by History, events in Kashmir moved, as it desires. All these Gilainis, Bhatts, Salahuddins, Yasin Maliks, Javed Mirs, Omar Farouks, Dhars, Sheikh Abdullahs, are pawns in the hands of the history of Kashmir. Kashmir had known tyrants (terrorists!) in its history: from 'Jaldevs' in the ancient times to 'Mihirkulas' in the medieval times. All were outsiders. Today's Salahuddins, Azhar Masouds, and their elk are the replicas of yesteryears 'Jaldevs' and 'Mihirculas'. History of Kashmir is using the terror groups to move on its pre-ordained path. Right, Sir, history will find a cure at the right time. Wait till the end of the century.

One passing remark I will make. Looking for a solution to Kashmir problem? Are you? Then, India and Pakistan must get out of the vicious grip of history. In simple terms, 1947 is not 2006 as 2006 will not be 2099. And today's solution is that LOC must be accepted as 'INTERIM IB'. Leave the rest to future generations. Do they have the courage to do so? If not, then, keep playing into the hands of history. Simla agreement of 1972; Lahore Declaration of 1999 saw the vision of such a possibility but it got scuttled because Nawaz Sharief & CO, realizing this possibility at a future date, pre-maturely ventured into 'LOC-Nibbling- Act' in Kargil in 1999. His Kargil misadventure was aimed at occupying important heights in Kargil before LOC became accepted as IB. Basically, it was to safeguard his Northern Areas-where a problem of independence is brewing up.
But history outsmarted him through his generals, who enlarged the scope of 'Nibbling act' to a total misadventure. And it derailed the whole process. History of Kashmir is too strong to allow anyone to tinker with its well-charted course. You need men of steel nerves on both sides of the fence to override this monster. Lawlessness in Kashmir, sir, isa creation of history and it will die when it would have served its purpose. Till then live with it or make its mother infertile. It needs men of vision on both sides to understand this alternative option.
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