Hope for peace

Sir, - Mr. Atal Behari Vajpayee's invitation to Gen. Pervez Musharraf has brought a great relief for all peace loving Indians and Pakistanis who were separated 50 years ago. The new generation in both the countries has realised that the strength of India and Pakistan lies in mutual peace.

Right from the day he took charge, Gen. Musharraf sounded sincere and his speeches were more dignified than any politician's. With the present negotiator being a military general, who means what he says, there is a hope for peace.

The only fear the common man has is the sabotaging of this peace process by political parties and other vested interests.

Sundaram,

Chennai

Sir, - While it was a surprise that the Prime Minister invited Gen. Musharraf for talks in India, equally surprising was the positive response from the military ruler. The tone and tenor of Gen. Musharraf's response indicates that he is serious in holding talks. Both India and Pakistan would do well to shun animosity and search for a path which is devoid of frictions.

Having received full support from political parties for his initiative, Mr. Vajpayee is on a safe wicket. Gen. Musharraf should seize this opportunity and lend credence to his oft- repeated stance that he is prepared to talk to anyone, at any level and at any place.

V.S. Jayaraman,

Chennai

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