Kashmir policy

Sir, - It is a pity that the Centre has no clear- cut policy on Kashmir. The Defence Minister and Home Minister air different opinions on the matter. The Pakistan President, Gen. Musharraf, and the U.S. Secretary of State, Gen. Colin Powell, feel that Kashmir is the central issue, whereas India feels that it is one of the major issues. Let us remind them that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India. As long as militants attack our forces, we cannot have talks with Pakistan.

The demand of the Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Dr. Farooq Abdullah, that the State should be given more autonomy is also untenable as it is already enjoying more autonomy than Tamil Nadu or Kerala.

Ambady Padmanabhan,

Vayalar, Kerala

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