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Peace bid is a good idea
H K Dua has examined in depth the pros and cons of the guarded initiative taken by the PM in his front-page editorial “Making a peace bid is not a bad idea” (June 11). No two nations can remain estranged forever. History is replete with instances of worst enemies turning into good friends. The prevailing uncertainties in Pakistan are the major stumbling block in the path of resumption of peace-process. It is true that nobody in Pakistan gives many points to President Asif Zardari and the real power is still in the hands of the Pakistan army whose mindset against India has not changed perceptibly. In such a situation, the road to peace is fraught with potholes and is likely to be quite tricky. Yet, the initiative may prove a good start for the people of a troubled subcontinent craving for peace. Pakistan should take steps to stop the export of terror to India and tackle jehadis who are always keen upon scuttling the peace process between the two neighbouring nations. LAJPAT RAI GARG, Chandigarh
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II The peace initiative by Dr Manmohan Singh is yet another manifestation of his statesmanship. A strong and stable Pakistan is in India’s interest too. Pakistan must cease to be India-centric if it wants to rise as a nation. It must consider India as a friend rather than a threat. Similarly, India can move ahead with its full focus on development. But knowing Pakistan, we have to remain guarded and not take it for granted. The lessons of 26/11 should never be forgotten. Still, continuing the peace process with Pakistan is a constructive step. COL R D SINGH, Leh III By sending the message of peace, the PM has further raised his stature as a statesman. Wars bring destruction, loss of property and valuable human lives. Undeniably, there is a need for lasting peace in the subcontinent. Now it is up to the leadership of the Pakistan to step forward and prove their sincerity. The Pakistan government must create an atmosphere of peace and mutual trust and pave way for a concrete dialogue between the two nations. The path of peace is any day better than that of confrontation and destruction. S S ARORA, SAS Nagar IV It would be in our mutual interest if the peace process with Pakistan is resumed and both countries live in peace as good neighbours. We could then channelise our efforts to fight our real enemies i.e. hunger, illiteracy, disease, poverty, backwardness, deprivation, etc, and endeavour to catch-up with the developed world. The editorial echoes the sentiments of our Prime Minister on mending fences with Pakistan. However, the ground realities in that country present a Catch-22 situation. While we would like Pakistan to bring to justice the perpetrators of the 26/11 attacks and ensure a dismantling of terrorist infrastructure, there is little chance of a credible assurance from Pakistan. We should also revamp our security forces so that we are better prepared and are not taken by surprise again. GOVIND SINGH KHIMTA, Shimla Pakistan’s tactics Sushant Sareen in his article “Helping Pak to fight Taliban” (June10) has shown that he understands the psychology of Pakistan’s establishment rather well. Like seasoned salesmen, Pakistan’s think tanks know the “art” of extracting money from the US. Besides, they also know how to use the US’s vulnerabilities as a tool to embarrass India. At present, the Indian soldiers are keeping an optimum vigil against the infiltrators on the line of control. But if India lowers its guard, the Pakistan army may swing into action to facilitate the entry of terrorists into India. India can assure the US that it has no intention of destabilising Pakistan. HARJAP SINGH AUJLA, New Jersey, USA
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