I am still not sure that there is so much reason for the average Indian to celebrate Musharaf's defeat. There is very firm evidence that around the time of Kargil Musharaf was a major threat to this nation with his grand daydreaming of using terrorist to put India into problems . Subsequently maybe under the pressure from his friends in the US , he sobered down in to being a good proponent of discussions as a way of solving the problem with India. Sadly by then his control over the terror cells was lost , thanks to his being seen as an 'Americian Stooge' . That possibly was the reason why he could not control the Jehadi terrorists who continued to operate vigorously in India. We as Indians have reason to dislike Mussaraf but celebrating his defeat may not be justified. The civilian Government that could succeed his one may not be any more favourably disposed towards this country . Even if that happnens in true Pakistani style the Army may be tempted to take a more hostile stand towards India. Dont forget that Nawaz Sharif was PM when Kargil happened ! Only the naive will believe that he was kept in the total dark ! ZA Bhutto , the patron saint of PPP dreamt of conquering Delhi and his pipe dream included being atop the first Patton tank that would roll into the Indian Capital. India currently has no options in Pakistan ! Any which way the results go we will need to have a hostile neighbour for a long long time. No real cause to celebrate !
RE:Is it a silver lining ?
by Chandra Prakash on Feb 18, 2008 11:32 PM Permalink
In a way it is good Mr.PKN. A hostile neighbour or two will help Indians to remain patriotic.
RE:Is it a silver lining ?
by Kant Param on Feb 19, 2008 01:44 AM Permalink
A REAL GOOD ANALYSIS OF THE STORY BY MR.PKN; ONE NEEDS TO PONDER WHETHER THE SCENARIO STATED BY HAMID MIR IS ACTUALLY TRUE!! CAN MUSARRAF LIVE WITHOUT THE OPIUM OF POWER? I SUPPOSE, HE ADOPTS SOME LAST MINUTE FOOLISH DRASTIC STRATEGY TO STILL CLING TO POWER!! TIME WILL SAY
