Pakistan is not serious

Sir, - Your Editorial `For sustainable talks with Pakistan' (Aug. 9) has analysed the problem thoroughly, but I feel we are all wrong in assuming that Pakistan is serious about a dialogue. In this context, Gen. Musharraf's press conference is revealing when he made two significant statements.

The first was the question why we hate each other so much. We are all aware that an average Indian does not hate a Pakistani. But due to decades of a hate campaign, Pakistan has ensured that the people there hate Indians.

The second statement was that in case the Kashmir problem was not solved, the `jehadis' will do the rest.

This clearly indicates that he will ensure escalation of cross- border terrorism. All his statements about trying to reach agreements on other issues are not to be trusted.

After the Doda and Jammu railway station killings, the country must realise that this is the beginning and such violence will spread to other parts.

It is unfortunate that political parties instead of condemning Pakistan criticise our Government.

G. Ganesan,

Hyderabad

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