I read your editorial and letter by Yam Gurung suggesting India should negotiate, and get united with Pakistan etc. It is a pity that latest attack on Pathankot in response to goodwill visit by Modiji has not opened your eyes.
Why pick on India when Indian citizens and soldiers die due to terrorism and violation of ceasefire by Pakistan. Is Indian life so cheap that as victims, India has to kowtow to culprits? India’s friendly gestures have been replied with terrorism. The onlookers are aghast that terrorists and Pakistan laugh all the way from one attack till next. India’s cowardly attitude that has encouraged Pakistan to export terrorists and we expect India to negotiate, instead of angry confrontation. In the past our politicians have given away advantages gained by shedding blood of Indian soldiers.
If India is afraid of confrontation and revenge tactics, there are 1000s methods of nonviolence which can force Pakistan to negotiate, and India can have an upper hand. Seal the borders, Sever all ties except emergency and humanitarian ones. Cancel all cricket, culture, commerce and visa facilities. Negotiations will always hurt India.
Ramesh Jhalla
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