With reference to the editorial, "A grand failure, again"(September 20), the attack on a brigade headquarters in Uri is a cowardly attempt by extremist forces to perpetrate terror on Indian territory from across the border and prevent both sides from leveraging their strategic and cultural interests.
It is unfortunate that even after being admonished publicly and warned of strict action if there was involvement in any form of outrageous aggression and violation of ceasefire agreement, the leadership of Pakistan has not mended its ways.
It is equally unfortunate that Prime Minister Narendra Modi government's move to resume dialogue with Pakistan and acting with strategic restraint in the aftermath of the Pathankot attack early this year have not helped that country's dispensation differentiate itself from its non-state actors.
Prudence demands that India should not let its strategic interests in engaging with Pakistan be undermined by jingoistic provocations from extremist forces operating in the latter's territory. A sustained dialogue process is necessary for strong bilateral ties and a robust confidence-building mechanism to attain the objectives of trade, sports and cultural interactions. Building trust through engagement and concluding agreements on economic cooperation would provide a more favourable context to address the grievances of both sides.
India should look at exploiting tactical options and protesting diplomatically for riposte against Pakistan to create strong disincentives for its hostile actions. Adopting a muscular approach towards a nuclear neighbour by drumming up nationalist fervour will only infuriate anti-national forces on both sides.
Shreyans Jain, New Delhi
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It is unfortunate that even after being admonished publicly and warned of strict action if there was involvement in any form of outrageous aggression and violation of ceasefire agreement, the leadership of Pakistan has not mended its ways.
It is equally unfortunate that Prime Minister Narendra Modi government's move to resume dialogue with Pakistan and acting with strategic restraint in the aftermath of the Pathankot attack early this year have not helped that country's dispensation differentiate itself from its non-state actors.
Prudence demands that India should not let its strategic interests in engaging with Pakistan be undermined by jingoistic provocations from extremist forces operating in the latter's territory. A sustained dialogue process is necessary for strong bilateral ties and a robust confidence-building mechanism to attain the objectives of trade, sports and cultural interactions. Building trust through engagement and concluding agreements on economic cooperation would provide a more favourable context to address the grievances of both sides.
India should look at exploiting tactical options and protesting diplomatically for riposte against Pakistan to create strong disincentives for its hostile actions. Adopting a muscular approach towards a nuclear neighbour by drumming up nationalist fervour will only infuriate anti-national forces on both sides.
Shreyans Jain, New Delhi
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