Apologizing after a presumed terrorist got killed is a shame.  Deputy Chief Minister's statement is a discouragement to the security forces who are doing a fabulous job in keeping the Kashmir political issues under control.  Even if Mr. Wani was not a terrorist, but the fact that he was caught in the same house with other known terrorists is enough justification for the armed forces to neutralize him. There is no reason to apologize and justify armed forces' action.  We ought to commend what the security forces are doing.  Kashmir isssue is a very sensitive issue and it cann't be handled by the limpy leaders.  You need leaders with a strong backbone to bring this issue under control.

There should not be any question in any body's mind that Dr. Zakir Naik has no interest to be a true Indian and is purely living his luxurious life with the pay check being issued to him by the Saudi Kingdom, and all he has to do is to recruit more people in the Muslim basket. I am afraid that those who get converted into Islam by narrating one of the Arabic lines from the Koran are mentally weak people and could become tomorrow's suicide bombers. Recent statements from his ex-associates have revealed as to how his organization plants people into his seminars and show them being converted into Islam with a handsome bonus of 50,000 rupees. Also, last year, Saudi government awarded him with a gift of $250,000 for his services along with a credential of appreciation for his pro-Islam service in recruiting more people. I think people like him are very dangerous for the national security and ought to be stopped functioning in the country. In addition, I would suggest that the Indian government ought to have a very serious and direct talk with the Saudi leaders to stop this type of enticement and effort to break the social and cultural fabric of India. I know India has very good relationship with the Saudis, but this type of covert activity on the part of Saudis is counter productive. Being a good friend, they should understand Indian government's position, and if not, then the Indian government should revisit its own foreign policy towards Saudi Arabia. Indian government should not allow any financial assistance from any foreign country to the NGOs. These are the basic steps Indian government should initiate right away, before it is too late. You do not want to see India suffering like Europe is from the Jihadi fundamentalist ideology.

In view of Prime Minister of Pakistan's latest speech in the Azad Kashmir area to the effect that he is waiting for the time when Kashmir becomes part of Pakistan, Ms. Mufti's suggestion to temporarily put aside an AFSPA for some of the areas in J & K sounds really temporary because Pakistan is not going to decrease its emphasis on the militancy activities in that area. However, just to appease her, may be the central government ought to give this suggestion a chance to see if situation improves in the area where this Act is temporarily put on hold. But this request should be acceded to only predicated on a few conditions, and they could be that it will be the responsibility of her local government to make sure there are no anti-India demonstrations, processions, no unfurling of ISIS and Pakistani flags, no damage to the state property and no killings of innocent civilians.  Would that be acceptable to Ms. Mufti?  Is she confident enough and have faith in the capability of her local police to deliver this commitment?  If so, it may be worth trying, failing which the central government reserves the right to restore AFSPA immediately.

Mr. Saeed has been supporting the separatist movement in J & K for a long time.  There is no secret about it, or may be I should say that Pakistani military and ISI nexus is keeping this issue alive with the support of brainwashed non-state actors like Mr. Saeed and company.  They are doing it to divert the attention of Pakistanis from the failed domestic policies of Pakistani government.  Recently Mr. Nawaz Sharif also emphasized on this burning issue and said, I am paraphrasing, that he is waiting for the day Kashmir issue is settled.  Now the only difference which has taken a little bit different angle is a clear announcement by these militant leaders' group that if the Indian government does not accept the suggestion of separatists in J & K, 'there will be a war'.  They are demonstrating and taken out procession from Lahore to Islamabad to make their point.  This cann't be done unless they have the blessing of the above cited nexus.  Now the ball is in the court of India how to combat this declaration of war.  In my opinion, this war of words and killing in installments in the area of J & K will continue, unless Pakistan is further disintegrated into four separate states - Sindh, Balochistan KPP and Panjab.

Pakistan has been humiliated in the UN over the issue of Kashmir.  This is not the first time it happened.  Pakistan has faced a similar situation many a times before, and if I may say, Pakistan has been given a similar response by all the international forums since 1947.  But the leaders in Pakistan are so either ignorant or playing dumb and do not want to understand the voice of international community on this issue.  The US Congress has again with a large majority conveyed a similar message and declined to entertain this issue, and rather they have recommended to cut all kinds of funding, avoiding issuance of visas to Pakistan's military and civilians for the USA.  I do not know how else clearly Pakistan can be told to stop this futile exercise of discussing Kashmir issue.  Congress is right while pointing out that Pakistan abets, finance, trained and orchestrate activities of militants in Pakistan against India and other countries.  Anytime anywhere suicide bomber attacks innocent people, the roots are found in Pakistan.  Pakistan has been a epicenter of terrorism.  In my opinion, Pakistan is keeping the Kashmir issue alive to divert its citizens' attention away from the domestic policy failures of the government in Islamabad.  I blame Pakistani military also in this respect.  They are equally responsible for the failure of Pakistan.  As long as this Kashmir issue remains alive, military's prestige, position and survival will remain in tact.  If Pakistani leaders, including military establishment, want to make Pakistan a peaceful country, why don't they put all non-state militant actors behind bars.  Pakistan always had duel face while dealing with the international community.  Unfortunately, the time has come that they cann't fool the whole world any more.

Universally,there are two institutions which create jobs and employ people to run the economy.  One is the government and the other one is a private sector.  People employed by the government are lazy, inefficient, unproductive and inept to do the job with any fruitful results.  Unfortunately, every country has to have this baggage to carry and employ some people to take care of governmental operations and responsibilities.  This may be the largest source of employment, but its effectiveness is never up to the mark.  This basically is a source of nepotism, corruption, waste and misuse of resources.  But this is one of the devils one has to live with it.  This sector does not contribute anything worthwhile towards the prosperity of a country.

The second entity - a private sector - in my opinion, is the only way to create jobs - jobs which produce some gainful and worthwhile results for the economy.  Therefore, it is very essential to incentivize this sector by creating a favorable long term low corporate tax structures, minimum corporate laws to provide CEOs the ability to compete globally.  What Ireland is doing is doable by any country provided the leaders think in national terms and not just trying to be politically correct and operate under the principles of socialism.  Socialism is a killer.  It makes people subservient to the government, make them lethargic, recipients lose their sense of thinking independently, they become inefficient and ultimately become burden on the society.  Socialism is needed for the REALLY REALLY needy people who cann't work at all, disabled, handicapped etc.  It is government's moral responsibility to take care of those citizens.  But the way socialism in this country is misused is mind boggling.  let's see what the next election brings in the plate.

However, as I see this black discrimination issue in this country, it is spreading like mushroom.  Blacks are killing blacks, whites are killing blacks indiscriminately.  This is occurring between both police vs. civilians and civilians vs. civilians.  As far as hatred and killing are concerned, to some extent it is taking the shape of Muslims vs. non-Muslims.  As far as blacks in this country are concerned, I blame lack of education, broken family structure, lack of job opportunities and the evil of socialism - handouts - as the main causes of their backwardness and crime.  This riddle can be solved only by working together as a team.  This team will involve the local police force, the civil right activists (not opportunists like Al Sharpton and Jacksons) and the church leaders.  Along with this, the parents have to make sure that their kids have at least up to 12 Grade level education which does not cost much - it is going to be basically free for the underprivileged kids.  This education will mend their way of thinking about life and they can become productive citizens, instead of relying on handouts.  Also, it is incumbent upon the local governments to create some technical training programs for these 12 grade graduates.  As soon as they graduate, they can enroll into these technical training programs.  I think time is of the essence to initiate this type of thinking for these underprivileged kids failing which this country will find itself embroiled into something very unimaginable and unmanageable civil turmoil.

What Mr. Junaid is saying makes sense.  Local Kashmiri people excluding the separatists ought to exchange dialogues among the local. state and the central governments by voicing their grievances on whatever problem they may be facing. Peaceful discussion on these issues is the only way to find a permanent solution to this on-going devastating situation.  As Mr. Junaid pointed out that the Kashmiris, under the influence of Kashmiri separatists who in turn were exhorted, financed, abetted and controlled by Pakistan, have been fighting with the government for 26 years and have not been able to come to any fruitful conclusion.  All they have done is to bury many of their innocent brothers and sisters in this struggle. Voicing opinion and demanding their fundamental rights, if they are being violated, is part of a democracy.  But it needs to be peacefully.

Dr. Naik by no means a saint who is propagating un-Islamic interpretation of Islam.  His main motive in his gathering is to convert people to Islam by denigrating all other religions.  He is a puppet of Saudi Arabia.  Saudis are using him to push forward their version of Wahhabism Islam which is a concocted version of Islam.  As we know, this version of Islam treats women and other minorities as a second class citizens.  Women cann't drive, they have to be accompanied by a blood relative while going out, they cann't vote, no access to education.  Basically, their life is reduced to a slave.  One ought not be surprised if one of the suicide bombers was influenced by Dr. Naik's sermons before committing this heinous crime in Bangladesh.  As we know, UK, Canada, Malaysia and Indonesia have barred Dr. Naik's entry into their country.  I think it is about time for the governments of all civilized nations, including Bangladesh and India, to monitor his activities and shut down his TV channel and bar him delivering any sermons in the country.  He should not be allowed to have any religious gathering in the country.  I will put him in the same category as the Owaisi brothers - Anti-Indians

I agree with the person who has filed a complaint against Mr. Owaisi on the charges of anti-India sentiments.  His offer of legal help to the ISIS inspired/directed people is propagating further a cause of terrorism.  This is not the first time Mr. Owaisi and his brother have shown their ill feelings towards India.  They have done it many a times before openly.  Their act is never a pro-India.  They always use Muslim cause as a pretext to maintain their own prestigious position in their constituencies.  Instead of working with the community leaders of other religions to uplift the Muslim community, they always play a race card to fulfill their motive.  It is about time that state and central governments track their activities, and if proven, declare them as traitors and let them face their date in the court.  Showing any type of leniency for anti-national people is not the right decision.