Jammu Kashmir at the crossroads..

1 March 2015 is a historic day in the history of Indian politics. A government formed by PDP in partnership with BJP has assumed power in the crucial state of Jammu Kashmir. The presence of BJP stalwarts led by the Prime Minister shows how important this event is. Amit Shah, L.K. Advani, Murali Manohar Joshi and many others witnessed this rare occasion.

The mood in the state range from jubilation to anger. It is obvious that both the parties will have to do exceptionally well to make this experiment succeed. The perception is that both have traded a lot to form this government. While this is true, one has to remember that this government can provide much needed stability and development to this state, which in turn will have deep impact in the entire south Asian region.

The irony is that the significance of this government is perhaps yet to sink in for the people of this state who have long ago forgotten the true meaning of development. It is unfair to expect them to change their aspirations and priorities overnight. But they do have to realize that they are at the crossroads where they can choose between unending violence, instability and pitiable existence and a truly meaningful integration to the possibilities and opportunities offered by this great nation of ours. Hope they would choose wisely as the stakes are too high for all of us...

Here is, wishing the people of Jammu and Kashmir all the best..

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