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Letters to the Editor
Indo-Pak friendship
will create a strong sub-continent
(October 23, 2003)
The new initiatives announced by Foreign Minister Yashwant Sinha
relating to the increased bus services between India and Pakistan
is a welcome one. It could not have come at a better time than Diwali,
when light overpowers darkness.
Since 1947, our two nations have been fighting a useless and naive
war (whether conventional or through a 'proxy' war). In essence,
we are all part of the same sub-continent and the call of the day
is unity through economic, social and cultural ties.
As Ram Jethmalani said in an interview on a TV channel yesterday,
"Both the people of India and Pakistan want a final solution
to the Kashmir issue," it is certainly what we need.
We were divided by the British and have foolishly succumbed to their
divisiveness.
The new millennium is a time for opportunities to make this region
the strongest in the world. This is not a utopian idea. This is
possible. This sub-continent has the potential to become a major
economic and military power to deal with.
With China moving ahead at a fast pace - an Indo-Pak Region of Asia
with free movement, free trade and strong political ties can propel
us forward in the right direction.
Which powerful nation of the world fights with its neighbours? Does
the U.S. fight with Mexico or Canada? Has not NAFTA strengthened
the economies of Canada and Mexico and also the U.S.
Why can't India and Pakistan become friends? Oh and about Kashmir...
let it be a place where we can rejoice together instead of fight
over. Diwali is about good over evil, light over darkness. This
Diwali can be about a strong sub-continent instead of one mired
in foolish differences.
The new initiatives announced by Foreign Minister Yashwant Sinha
relating to the increased bus services between India and Pakistan
is a welcome one. It could not have come at a better time than Diwali,
when light overpowers darkness.
Since 1947, our two nations have been fighting a useless and naive
war (whether conventional or through a 'proxy' war). In essence,
we are all part of the same sub-continent and the call of the day
is unity through economic, social and cultural ties.
As Ram Jethmalani said in an interview on a TV channel yesterday,
"Both the people of India and Pakistan want a final solution
to the Kashmir issue," it is certainly what we need.
We were divided by the British and have foolishly succumbed to their
divisiveness.
The new millennium is a time for opportunities to make this region
the strongest in the world. This is not a utopian idea. This is
possible. This sub-continent has the potential to become a major
economic and military power to deal with.
With China moving ahead at a fast pace - an Indo-Pak Region of Asia
with free movement, free trade and strong political ties can propel
us forward in the right direction.
Which powerful nation of the world fights with its neighbours? Does
the U.S. fight with Mexico or Canada? Has not NAFTA strengthened
the economies of Canada and Mexico and also the U.S.
Why can't India and Pakistan become friends? Oh and about Kashmir...
let it be a place where we can rejoice together instead of fight
over. Diwali is about good over evil, light over darkness. This
Diwali can be about a strong sub-continent instead of one mired
in foolish differences.
http://www.telegraphindia.com/1031027/asp/opinion/story_2504962.asp
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