We have to accept the fact that at least Musharraf is different than a bigot like Nawaz Sharif and a corrupt politician like Benazir. He is also different then General Zia, who crushed his opponents mercilessly and got Bhutto hanged. India%u2019s experiences with both Sharif and Benazir have been bitter. Miltancy in J&K started in Benazir%u2019s reign and Nawaz was a pro-fundamentalists. So, why do Indian leaders harp upon a democratic rule in Pakistan, when we know that would worsen the situation there and would have a direct impact on militant activities in India? Musharraf appointed an Economist as a PM, has given a lot of freedom to the Press (see what Ayaz Amir is writing in %u201CThe Dawn%u201D). Except for few isolated incidents like attack on Geo TV, there were not much of press curbs. He is not a fundamentalist either. Although, we, as Indians are always sceptical of Pakistan%u2019s leaderships and can%u2019t fully trust them, for our own interests, Musharraf is better than any so-called democrats. Because of increased militancy in Pakistan and American%u2019s interest in this region, things are becoming bad to worse. Lets wait and watch.
RE:Musharraf: Better than Benazir and Nawaz
by Srinivas on Aug 13, 2007 07:56 PM Permalink
Guys!!! Allow me to express my views without offending anybody. We have to also understand that a silent majority of Pakistan doesn't support terrorism, and support Musharraf's action on the Red Mosque, its only that they(silent majority) are under pressure from the extreme fundamentalists who are armed and in control of a lot of parts of Pakistan. This silent majority are scared to express their views openly and we cannot ignore these hidden truths. So let us hope that things change in pakistan and the silent majority speak up against the fundamentalists and the extremism gets back into the shell and Pakistan takes into a good path. Its not an overnight thing that can change pakistan. Once democracy prevails and wisemen come to power we cannot rule out the possibility that they will oppose the terror activities happening on their land. Lets give them a little time but lets remain alert at all times coz we cannot tolerate terrorism sponsored by them.... at the same time let us convey to the Muslims of India that we Hindus are not against any SINGLE Muslim who feels he is a true Indian. These True Muslims need encouragement and that is the only way you get all the Muslims of India to take the true path. I donno how far I am right but this is the only way I feel is a path to a successful Nation and a secular India.
