I agree with the writer of this article about the misuse of an Article 370 in the Indian Constitution.  Indian Muslims going to Pakistan to get brainwashed under the leadership of non-state actors in Pakistan and getting married with the Muslim ladies in Pakistan and entering into India with their wives is not the only problem, the major problem is that this particular Article is a big stumbling block in the economic development of J & K in addition to the safety and peaceful environment there.  By removing this Article from the Indian Constitution will enable the Indian government to bring more investment in the manufacturing sector from out of state investors along with foreign investment which eventually will create tremendous amount of jobs and bring prosperity to the locals. Right now, most of the youth are unemployed and they have all the times in their hands to get involved into all sorts of anti-India social elements.  Unemployment is too high among the youths.  Creation of more jobs will keep them occupied and also they will become productive citizens and contributor to the local economy - to the GDP and to the state revenue.  Unfortunately, the reluctance on the part of PDP leaders leads me to infer that they are not interested in the development of J & K and their philosophy is of a typical Muslim leader's philosophy which is to keep the youths uneducated and unemployed and thus keep exploiting them.  If my inference is on the right track, then the burden is on the central government to may be withdraw its support and have another election.  To maintain peace in the J & K state, it is imperative to increase employment among the youths and deal with the separatists with high handedness.

Mr. Geelani has applied for an Indian passport to visit Jeddah or to meet with his supporters from Pakistan is a separate topic to discuss.  However, what is important here is to address the question of personal rights of an Indian citizen to acquire an Indian passport.  Though it is true for any Indian citizen to exercise his basic rights to get an Indian passport; it is also true that the ultimate power to issue this document rests with the Central government.  Unless the Central government is satisfied with the overall completion of necessary documents and the purpose of his visit overseas, the Central has the right to reject his application.  There are no two ways about it.   Also, this writer is apprehensive about the response from the PDP leadership.  Their open support for Mr. Geelani's application raises an eye brow and forces one to probe more into the ultimate intention of their commitment for the betterment of people in J & K.  Is PDP really concerned to uplift the lives of locals or do they still have some hidden agenda which could be easily interpreted as pro-Pakistani?  BJP while trying to resettle the Kashmiri pandits in J & K, it ought to be very sensitive to PDP's perceived Pro-Pakistani attitude.  This is not the time to let anyone play that card at the cost of national security.  Mr. Geelani and all other separatists ought to be treated as 'traitors' unless they change their ideology and evince their allegiance to India.

It appears that raising Pak flag at rallies in Kashmir has become a norm. The separatists do it without any hitch and fear of local and/or central law. Is this acceptable to the local and central governments? If so, it is a shame to allow these separatists to move forward with impunity to get involved in these anti-Indian activities. In fact, this writer brands these performers as 'traitors' and ought to be punished under appropriate laws of the Indian constitution. Just arresting these separatists and putting them in posh jails does not serve any objective. They should be awarded long term jail terms without parole. IS ANYONE LISTENING?

Who is Mr. Geelani?  What is his purpose of staying in Kashmir and allowing an unfurling of Pakistani flag in the Indian territory?  Since he is not holding any wage earning position in any of the offices, who is paying for his lavish living style? As far as this writer knows, Mr. Geelani is a stooge of Pakistan and living a luxurious life on the mercy of handouts from across the border.  Hence, he is obligated to represent Pakistan's interest only to stay alive with the life style he has been used to.  Whether he represents India or Pakistan's interest, it is his personal choice.  However, he ought not to be given a choice to stay in the Indian territory while showing outright support for Pakistan - unfurling Pakistani flag and supporting overt activities of separatism.  I feel it is a treason and this person should be taken into custody without wasting too much time, and let him face a legal music.  The Central government is trying to improvise the situation in the Kashmir area, and these type of activities of separatism are foiling the main objective of resettling the Kashmiri Pandits.  Who is Mr. Geelani to say where Kashmiri Pandits should settle?  This decision lies with the local and central government and not  with an individual who has no authority and allegiance to India.  It is about time that the local and central government become proactive and put  all these guys behind bars who are propagating a sense of separatism.