All efforts to ameliorate bilateral relationship between India and Pakistan are worthy to be admired.  As the past experience guides us, India has done its part already in this matter; for example, starting the Samjauta train, bus service, making easier the visa process to  visit India etc.  However, India ought to be very careful in accepting the suggestion of a Pakistani leader to have a common currency.  As we all know, the Pakistani leaders in Islamabad has no say in these matters.  It is the Jihadis who control the governmental machinery in Pakistan.  Since the election is going to take place in Pakistan next year, these leaders are just making political gestures and statements to appease the public in Pakistan.  Jihadis in Pakistan are hell bent to destroy India and its economy.  Therefore, unless Pakistani government can eradicate that segment of its society, it is a futile exercise to expect any fruitful results from any type of dialogues between New Delhi and Islamabad.  India and Pakistan have been exchanging dialogues since 1947 without any positive outcome.  Hence, this writer is fully convinced and agrees with those leaders in India who do not like to waste time, energy and resources on these summit and diplomatic meetings.  INDIA NEED NOT TO CAVE IN AND GET TRAPPED IN THESE TYPE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SUGGESTIONS.

Mr. Geelani is acting like he is the Chief Minister of the State of J & K., or at least he thinks that he is running a parallel government in the same State.  People like him believing in the separation rather rather than repairing the gaps in the understanding of people of the region need a severe blow to their selfish motive which is to gain political power by inciting people and representing the interest of the foes across the border.  Everybody understands the freedom of speech accorded under the democratic system, but when the tenets of very democracy are exploited to serve one's own selfish motive at the cost of national security, those voices ought to be controlled at the outset.  A very crystal clear sermon needs to be imparted to the so-called puppets of Pakistan residing in India to the effect that no anti-India behavior will be tolerated in the country.  Those who are Indian citizens living in India, they are Indians first; then they are Muslims, Sikhs and Tamils etc.   Mr. Geelani is voicing his opinion against the construction of a road to the Hindu religious shrine not because he is a lover of green environment, rather  he is evincing his anti-Hindu sentiments. This project is a good thought out project because it will eventually facilitate the journey of thousands of pilgrims visiting Lord Amarnath every year.  Mr. Geelani is threatening to demonstrate against this project which I believe is his right under the Indian constitution so long as it is a peaceful march.  The moment he starts inciting his rented people, there is a need at that time to arrest him and let him face the legal music.  Indian government has to become very clear and strong in taking harsh action against these type of traitors and puppets of foreign governments.  IT IS ABOUT TIME THAT INDIA SETS ASIDE THE IMAGE OF BEING A NOBEL AND PEACE LOVING COUNTRY AS FAR AS DEALING WITH THESE TYPE UNGRATEFUL AND FOREIGN AGENTS ARE CONCERNED.

It is true that India has a problem with the people across the border as far as violation of cease fire is concerned.  But I think that India's biggest problem resides inside India.  People like Geelani - I call them traitors - are the proponents of Kashmir issue.  It works in their favor by internationalizing this issue. Mr. Geelani is a pawn of Pakistan.  He eats in India, enjoy all luxuries provided by India to him, but he is so shameful that instead of safeguarding India's position, he is always singing pro-Pakistan slogans.  I am not that knowledgeable about the details of an Indian constitution.  But it is a shame to allow this type of free anti-India sentiments to flourish.  By not taking any corrective action by the Indian government, especially the local government, against this type of freedom is just like showing an acceptance of this behavior which in the long run will be proven to be very detrimental for the security of the country.  Yes, as the Chief Minister said, India has guns, cannons and other armaments, but you can use them only if there is an attack emanating from outside of India.  But how would one control the misguided ideology flourishing in India with these guns.  What Mr. Geelani's activities and behavior are doing is making the way more easier for the fanatics in Kashmir to turn against India.  IT IS ABOUT TIME THAT INDIA BECOMES PROACTIVE AND VIGILANT ABOUT THE ACTIVITIES AND SENTIMENTS EVINCED BY MR. GEELANI AND OTHERS BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE.

'It is an utter shameful act perpetrated by the Talibans. They are branding 14 years old girl as 'spy of the West'. How ignorant and brainwashed one can be. Thanks God, Talibans are not holding any official position in the Pakistani government yet. Just imagine what they are capable of doing if they sit on the thrown of Islamabad. They would not hesitate for a second to push the nuclear button against all non-Muslims. It is equally shameful on the part of leaders of Pakistan not to raise their voice against this heinous act. Just for the sake of formality, they have arrested couple of people to appease the junta. But this acquiescence on the part of Pakistani leaders is going to be proven very harmful for the nation as a whole. The only fault that little girl had to propagate the availability of education to the children, including females. This little girl, and I rather call her a pioneer, had lot of dreams for her sisters in the nation and wanted to become a doctor, politician or what not. But the brainwashed community could not just digest it and tried to ruin or kill her dreams. Luckily, the girl survived and one can only hope that her dreams are fulfilled. But as far as Pakistan is concerned, the country is doomed to fail in the hands of these misguided fanatics. IT IS ABOUT TIME THAT THE CIVILIZED NATIONS OF THE WORLD REALIZE THIS DANGER WHICH CAN SPREAD TO OTHER MUSLIM NATIONS FASTER IF NO REMEDIAL ACTION IS TAKEN.''

The radicalized Sikhs and Muslims in the soft and liberal democratic countries in Europe, Canada and the USA are taking advantage of the democratic tenets of democracy.  The leaders of Sikhs and Muslims lure the younger generation towards the achievement of their misguided goals, and unfortunately, the younger generation eventually becomes the victim in the sense that these leaders turn the youngsters as walking bombs or killers.  A recent example is an attack on Lt. Gen Brar in the streets of London.  Some brainwashed Sikhs propagating the cause of Khalistan stabbed Mr. Brar.  These fanatic leaders openly raise slogans against the respective governments all over Europe and due to the soft democratic laws in European countries, the government officials cann't do anything except to watch their demonstrations and destruction of property.  It is about time that the European countries re-examine the democratic rules towards these fanatics and punish them severely as soon.as they violate any law of the land.  Most of these fanatic Muslims and Sikhs get support from Pakistan's ISI/Military nexus, and one may not be out of line to say that all aids going to Pakistan ought to be stopped immediately.  EARLIER THE EUROPEAN LEADERS REALIZE THIS TERROR MENACE WHICH IS GROWING BY LEAPS AND BOUNDS, THE BETTER OFF THE POLITICAL STABILITY OF EUROPE WILL BE.

Many a times, it has been proven that the leaders of Pakistan government are not reliable. They always play games to keep the cash flow intact from the USA. Pakistan has been dependent upon the US aid since its birth which in my opinion is a big hindrance to its development and prosperity. Pakistan always had a sense of complacence to come to Washington with a begging bowl and go back with a bowl full of financial and economic aid which in turn means that they did not have to work to improve country's infrastructure, education, manufacturing operations and other human needs. Had that money been diverted to uplift the standard of living of the people in the country, fixing the infrastructure and improving the educational system, Pakistan would have a different standing in the world forum. Unfortunately, all that aid of billions of dollars have gone into the pockets of a few at the cost of welfare of people. America can give many more billions of dollars- which they do not have to start with - but it will not change an attitude of Pakistani leaders who have been accustomed to freebees. When the NATO and US forces leave Afghanistan in 2014, one will see Pakistan playing a very visible role in creating chaotic situation in that country with a full support to the Talibans and other proxies. Their intention is to gain control of that territory and diminish the strength of India which is right now providing lot of economic assistance to Afghan government. It will happen for two reasons; one because the Karzai government is inept, greedy and corrupt and secondly, a weak Afghan armed forces to protect their territory. IT IS, THEREFORE UTMOST IMPORTANT FOR THE USA TO MAINTAIN SPECIAL OPERATION FORCES IN AFGHANISTAN TO KEEP AN EYE ON PAKISTAN'S BEHAVIOR.

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France, like many other countries in the world, is also a victim of terrorist attacks.  Innocent people are being killed so frequently and mercilessly which is beyond sober man's imagination.  It is true, France has taken a few bold steps to streamline way of living of Muslims in the country, but the problem is not whether they wear hijab or burka, the problem lies with their ideology.  When it comes to Islam, all Muslims - moderate, fanatics, mullahs and ordinary people in the street - behave the same way which is to kill non-Muslims and destroy public property to prove their point. This in the long run is going to be devastating for France.  The way Muslim population in France, or should I say in whole Europe, is increasing the time is not too far when the French in France will be a minority.  Muslim voting bank will be so powerful and forceful that the French will be forced to cede power to the Muslims and watch the show while sitting on the side.  Is it what the French government is waiting for to see?  There is only one way to save the country and that is to deport all illegal Muslims to their respective countries and make it mandatory for the rest to follow the law of the land - zero tolerance for Sharia Law and fanaticism.  HOWEVER, IT REQUIRES LEADERS WITH A STRONG SPINE AND DETERMINATION TO SAVE THE COUNTRY.

The UK government is doing a good job in arresting those suspects who may have been involved in the attack on Mr. Brar on September 30, 2012.  It is shameful that the Khalistan sympathisers are still holding their grudges against a military officer who was just following his superior's orders which is what he is supposed to do as a military personnel.  Mr. Brar did not just walk into the Golden Temple complex with his soldiers to attack people.  The situation created by the terrorists - so called Khalistan supporters - in the Temple warranted that action to maintain peace and security in the country.  Needless to say, Golden Temple is a very sacrosanct place in which not only the Sikh community but people from other religions also have their faith placed in.  Thousands and thousands of worshipers frequent that complex on a daily basis to seek solace.  The Temple being the religious place does not have any place or need any guns and other destructive material on the complex.  So the very fact that the Khalistan supporters or should one say terrorists accumulated guns and other ammunition in that complex with the consent of Management of the Temple to defend their case basically desecrated the sanctity of that holy complex.  It is also shameful that the Management of the Temple has still not condemned the attack on Mr. Brar.  It shows only one thing that the Management of the Temple is still in favor of establishing Khalistan and providing covert assistance to the proponents of this cause.  INDIAN GOVERNMENT SHOULD NOT TAKE KHALISTAN ISSUE THAT LIGHTLY BECAUSE THIS ISSUE IS STILL ALIVE WITH THE COVERT SUPPORT COMING FROM DIFFERENT GROUPS - PAKISTAN AND SIKHS RESIDING OVERSEAS SUPPORTING THIS CAUSE.

It took a little longer time for the UK judiciary to come to a final conclusion to extradite Mr. Al-Masri to the United States to face legal charges.  But as they say, 'better late than never'.  Kudos for the UK judiciary for the right decision.  If one looks at the immigrant population in the UK, one finds many duplicate copies of Mr. Al-Masri who have very fanatic views predicated on their respective religious brainwashing and beliefs.  A recent attack by some people from the Sikh community on Mr. Brar on September 30, 2012 is another example of fanaticism.  There is no dearth of these cases.  UK being a soft democratic country is being exploited by these radical groups, and they openly preach slogans against the government which, if not controlled by the government, will be a proven nail in the coffin of UK's establishment.  Is that what the UK government is waiting for before these mouthpieces are silenced?  These people are not friends of UK, not productive for the country and have no respect for human lives and ought to be shown the exit door.  The first step in this direction should be to re-examine their immigration policy and deport all immigrants to their respective countries who do not have  legal documents.  This is applicable to everyone irrespective of his religion, faith, age, sex etc.  It is a bitter pill to swallow, but is needed urgently for survival for the country.  HOWEVER, THIS ACTION NEEDS LEADERS WITH A STRONG SPINE AND DETERMINATION TO KEEP THE COUNTRY IN SAFER HANDS.

It is about time that both the Indian and American defense establishments are contemplating joining hands in the transfer of defense technology to India and work together to manufacture mutually beneficial equipments to thwart any future challenges posed by China in that part of the world.   Needless to say, China is flexing its muscles to fulfill its insatiable territorial expansion appetite and posing an open threats to the neighboring countries on a daily basis.  It is challenging the movement of ships of other countries in the South China sea, objecting to the drilling of oil by the Indian company as well as threatening the fishing boats of neighboring countries.  China's tussle with Japan over the occupation of Islands is of an utmost concern too.  All neighboring countries, except may be India, are scared of China.  Hence, the presence of American influence in that part of the world will discourage China to be belligerent.  India, of course, already being the beneficiary of Russian defense technology, will strengthen its military might second to none coupled with the American technology.  It is a win-win situation for India.  IN VIEW OF CONTAINING CHINA, THIS THOUGHT PROCESS ON THE PART OF INDIAN AND AMERICAN GOVERNMENTS NEEDS TO BE APPLAUDED

Mr. Ramdev said that any one can form his own 'party' in a minute but the key is how many people will follow that party.  I think the problem is not with the number of followers, but the easiness to form a party.  Right now, India's main problem is that there are too many parties.  Actually, the number has grown so big that it is becoming unmanageable.  This is one of the reasons that the followers get split and no one party has the majority to run the government.  They have to depend upon others and serve the country on coalition basis.  Any time the interest of any of the serving party is not served to its liking, it pulls the support and disturb the stability of the government which many times lead to 'no confidence motion' and eventually a mid-term elections.  This unstable political scenario is not a healthy tonic to attract foreign investment either let alone managing the internal affairs of a nation.  To overcome this problem, India needs to amend its constitution and make it mandatory that there will not be more than three parties in the whole country and let the existing MPs join any of those parties with its own leader and agenda.  It will avoid the dilution of membership and provide a chance to one party to come out as a majority party to run the country.  IT, HOWEVER, NEEDS LEADERS WITH A STRONG SPINE TO VOICE SUCH OPINION AND INITIATE THIS ACTION