J&K secession unthinkable........!!!

Kudos to Arun Kumar Singh for his article India must stand firm on N-deal, Kashmir (August 29),where his bold and forthright views suggest the appropriate policy decision on Kashmir. The tragedy is that our national leaders’ concept of secularism is based on opportunism and cowardice. In contrast, the commitment of fundamentalists and terrorists to their ideology is much more deep-rooted. Hence, in the fight between secularism and religion-based extremism, it is the latter which seems stronger. Our leaders should appreciate and comprehend that any attempt at secession of Jammu and Kashmir has to be suppressed, even if it means temporary suspension of democratic rights. After all, democracy should not be interpreted as dictatorship of the majority community bent on denying the minority population their right to life and dignity...................!