Why is this 40 hectares land such a contentious issue? How many people can it accomodate to alter the demography of the valley?
Why are politicians of the valley trying to exhort people to react violently and then expect the other side (Hindus) not to respond by means of bandh or economic blockade?
India has been more magnanimous with its minorities than any other country in the world. So much so that, many persecuted communities from around the world could come here, make it their home.
We have had a violent history full of wars between various kingdoms, empires. Should this continue even in modern times? Is the Kashmir valley not able to produce one sane leader who can guide the people on the path of peaceful co-existence.
We have seen many Pandits forced out. None of the valley politicians did anything to stop those who threatened and killed many Hindus, and Sikhs. Now, when the Hindu patience has run out and the streets of Jammu are evidence of that, the same Kashmiri politicians talk of peace. They say those protests are by BAD Hindus. Come on! Have some sense and respect for your brethern. We too have same feelings and pride. It was shocking to see Omer Abdullah say 'Jaan denge lekin jagah nahin denge'. We want to be brothers. But if the others do not reciprocate, then, the only way it can be solved is by asking them to get out. India underwent a division on the basis of religion once. Our magnanimity should not be abused again.
