Unpredictable Pakistan Talk about talks seem to be the most acceptable formula to deal with India –Pakistan relations. There were 3 wars in which Pakistan had to eat humble pie, It does not mean that fourth war is the best option, Indian economy may be in a better position to absorb the shock and army well prepared to inflict serious damage. Talks therefore is the way forward,. India in the past have refused talks , but it has not helped to solve the issue and under external pressure went back to the negotiating table. International portraying of Pakistan strategy has not paid dividend, In spite of Pakistan bleeding continuously in a low intensity war, India has shown maximum restraint with patience. Pakistan camouflages its design by calling terrorist as non state actors and home grown feedayen. The argument that Pakistan is itself being targeted by terrorist as well is no justification. When UPA was in power, BJP use to cry hoarse that Govt, does not act tough, Modi in his election rhetoric said that India will not be treated with kid gloves .India has been vacillating between having talks and calling off to make its point, Pakistan considers lack of consistency as some sort of weakness .The tolerant India in spite of grave provocations, brutality and constant violations offers the other cheek. The defense minister states that the response is thrice and hard, Pakistan does not publicise any serious damage to life and property. May be it is withholding, suppressing actual figures, as if it is not affected. On the other hand the damage on Indian side is truthfully blown out with visuals supporting it. Is it because the habitation on Indian side is within firing range? , No amount of proof will certify Pakistan , dismissing most objective data as trash ,.India has been elastic in accommodating Pakistan concerns, but all the bloody, brutal incident do not inspire confidence. The Pakistan army in collaboration with ISI acts in tandem does not admit the relations. The flagrant violations of cease fire by Pakistan on LOC with more deterrent fire power does not indicate sincerity of purpose The hardliners in BJP want blood to be drawn, but it does not work that way, Involving Huriat, separatist in pre consultations labeled as courtesy meetings is difficult to fathom and their influence on talks between Nations is diluted. Pakistan is running terrorists training camps and then infiltrating them under the cover of fire. Talks must go on as there is no alternative accept war. What is the agenda for such talks different from all the past engagements? Anti Indian rants in Pakistan is the order, when ever talks are scheduled. That is the only way for Pakistant army to be reckoned with and stay relevant
Nelson Lopes Chinchinim
