Peaceful Protests In Kashmir Alter Equation for India
August 28, 2008
Political analysts and human rights activists say the Indian government has failed to adjust its strategy to deal with a separatist movement committed to nonviolence. Some Indian political leaders, even those who disagree with the push for Kashmir’s independence, are beginning to wonder whether India’s democracy is mature enough to handle such widespread but peaceful dissent.
“India calls itself the world’s largest functioning democracy. But if we are really a democracy, can’t we let people express their dissent?” asked Omar Abdullah, a Muslim member of India’s Parliament and president of the National Conference, a mainstream political party in Kashmir. “In every other part of the country, police or army fire tear gas or rubber bullets during agitations. Why do they shoot first and ask questions later in Kashmir?”
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haha, this sounds funny from a pakistani. look inside your own country. You are the epicenter of terrorism and human rights violations.
We support anyone to be crushed, who practise or preach anti India activities, be it kashmir or any other place in India. National interest ( preventing anti Indian activities) above human rights.