The Kargil operation, in which Pakistan moved its regulars along with the Taliban mercenaries across the LoC to capture NH-1A, the lifeline to the northern most frontiers in Ladakh, is the conclusive phase of Pakistan’s ‘Annex Kashmir’ operation. If the reports are to be believed, massive Infiltration of pro-Pak elements has already been achieved in J&K

Police. The nation stands as one behind the valiant soldiers who are sacrificing their lives in protecting the frontiers. The political leadership too has to rise to the occasion cutting across the party lines. Kargil poses a do or die situation for the integrity and unity of the nation.

This is high time, the high-ups in the government give up the rhetoric of ‘inflow of tourists to Kashmir’ and ‘Pakistani frustration’. The ‘Operation Annex Kashmir’ has larger dimensions and needs to be addressed militarily, administratively as well as politically. The changing demographic profile in the frontier regions of Jammu and Kashmir, itself has the dangerous dimensions of secession. While fighting the external aggression, the challenge of internal changing demography too has to be mitigated. The defence of the northern frontiers will demand a heavy price – a price we have failed to pay during the five decades of independence. The nation is prepared to pay this price with interest, now. There cannot be any letup. Talks and negotiations will proceed only as the peace offensive.
 

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