[Reader-list] see some meaning in Yasin Malik's choice

Tue Feb 3 19:46:40 IST 2009

Dear Kshmendra

thanks for response.

I repeat, the concluding line " I am talking on my own behalf "  So i
dont see myself  speaking on Yasin Malik's behalf. By the way, i have
casually seen him in a gathering in  Delhi, at the place where Delhi
Police was duty bound to ensure his safety.  i have never met him, let
alone discussion on Kashmir.

i wish you had reflected my piece on Yasin Malik's choice a little
more seriously. I talked about some other issues as well, which might
even anger Yasin Malik even. The elected Govt in J&K too realizes the
inevitability of Hurriyat in any talks about Kashmir issue.

 We all know what happened in 1990. How much we all suffered and how
badly it was handled, not only by those who initiated it, but even by
insincere politicians in Delhi. History will laugh on Jagmohan, former
Governer, who imposed ban on Sheep slaughter in Kashmir on Hindu
sacred days.   Well, people in general have a tendency to forgive
anything that seemingly qualifies for so called National interests,
even when their actions are more serious than murder.

I dont know how to describe a murderer, when i have thousands of
different types of criminals roaming freely in our country. Take for
example  George Fernandes, was he simply a Trade Unionist, or he
actually indulged in some terror tactics during his early phase of
political life?  Was Yasir Arafat a politician from the beginning? NO.
but he was most honored guest of India always, of course, for all the
right reasons.  The visible end of politics which we are familiar with
is in fact its Reality's tip of ice berg .

Now, do we see Indira's Emergency as murderous as Yasin's 1990's
killings? Now, how will you explain  the birth of Bindranwwalla , the
sikh terrorist, whose death and operation Blue star caused the
assassination of Indira Gandhi ji. How the Govt. of India will explain
to us the emergence of Prabhakarn who was supported by India as much
as Kashmiris are supported by Pakistan.

Now , how many criminals are there in our Parliament ? How many
hundreds of  corporates are  hand in glove with the Govt. who give
death to poor people in villages by polluting the simple drinking
water. Are they murderers?  or decent citizens of our society because
they have money, legal support and Nationalist tag on their lapels.

I might digress from your main  concern: Yasin Malik the murderer.  By
the way, has Govt of India a case against him ?

Back in Kashmir, it is most interesting to see how the parties who
rigged elections openly in 1987-88  in Kashmir are back in power. Now
rigging elections certainly qualifies as Murder of Democracy, and see,
all the intellectuals of India have nothing but praise for this unique
grand slam National Double who saved Kashmir for India.   Blood on the
hands of both National Conference and Indira Congress  is still wet,
if you ask me, but no, we swoon the moment Abdullah Jr. says " i am
Indian".

Dynasty rule itself smells scandalous. But alas, we have a school for
such a scandal in  India. We have children of the erestwhile
politicians at the helm and we are happy to see India marching ahead
this way.  And why should we even talk about that, let us blindly
accept the norm and ignore the wiser nuance. After all who needs
reasoning these days.  but let us at least feel guilty.

Times are such that our next Home Minister might be Sanjay Dutt who
knowingly bought hand grenades, and other lethal weapons from those
who were directly responsible for Bombay serial Blasts.

Two cheers for Indian Democracy

with love and regards

inder salim

On Tue, Feb 3, 2009 at 4:54 PM, Kshmendra Kaul <kshmendra2005 at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Dear Inder Salim
>
> You are playing advisor to and policy strategist for Yasin Malik a
> self-admitted murderer. Yasin, who amongst others led (post 1947) the
> introduction of Islamic Terrorism into Kashmir. Yasin who ostensibly
> eschewed the path of violence, yet continued to have links with Terrorist
> Organisations. Yasin the Terrorist.
>
> Kshmendra
>
> --- On Mon, 2/2/09, indersalim <indersalim at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> From: indersalim <indersalim at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Reader-list] see some meaning in Yasin Malik's choice
> To: "reader-list" <reader-list at sarai.net>
> Date: Monday, February 2, 2009, 8:39 PM
>
> Dear all
>  Please click the web site by Musaall Mullick, Fiancée of Yasin Malik,
> the well known 'rebel' leader from Jammu and Kashmir. I think it is
> interesting.
>
> http://mushaalmullick.com/default.aspx
>
> I have pasted this link, precisely to see some meaning in  Yasin
> Malik's  choice. One of Musaall's water colour is titled 'Shame of
> the
> Humanity'. It shows a young girl child who deserves all the attention.
>
> Yasin Malik has lot of admirers and critic around the world; that
> applies even to Kashmir valley.  Only time will tell us how seriously
> he grasped the Kashmir issue.
>
> Perhaps, this latest step speaks something about his priorities.
> Certainly, if SAS Geelani, his  Hurriyat colleague, was young and
> going to be married, he would not have chosen a girl like Musaall as
> his Shareek-e-Hayyat ( better half ), but some one who would prefer to
> stay behind veil all the time.
>
> One of the water colour of Musaall depicts a woman with a Bindi (
> predominately used by Hindu women ). What does that mean?  It means, a
> Swat Valley like situation is certainly not Yasin Malik's cup of tea,
> but something which has a space for freedom, freedom of choice,
> particularly for women.
>
> Only time will tell us whether Yasin's Malik's Safar-e-Azadi will take
> Kashmir on the path which is meaningful for both Musaall-Malik jodi
> but People in general as well.  There is ray of hope hidden in his
> choice to wed a painter living in London.  Imran Khan, the
> cricketer-politician did almost similar to that, but failed to mix his
> choice with his political vision. Will Yasin too follow Imran, or will
> he let Musaall speak her mind freely ?
>
> Kashmir is seriously looking forward to see someone who speaks boldly
> about the situation of women in J&K. For example, no woman in J&K has
> any legal rights to retain  a square inch of land in case she happens
> to get married to a non-J&K citizen. That is truly against  Women. But
> slowly, I want Yasin to speak about this issue as well, even at the
> cost of popularity. No previous govt has dared to speak about this
> issue. The present Govt in J&K too will never support any idea like
> that. So, he can outwit them on this account. This is golden chance.
> Things like that can bring some real changes for a smooth and
> dignified return of Kashmiri Pandits to Valley.
>
> The other issue is environment, which is as serious as Women's issues.
> I have not gone though his agenda of Safray-Azadi but I wish issues
> like that are thoroughly woven in  his Azadi text.  He needs to speak
> about the need to protect the  flora and fauna in J&K, besides a
> sincere call for a simple living.  He needs to talk about the revival
> of folk arts and other forms of artistic expressions.
>
> This I am writing at a time when J&K is entering a special post free
> election phase for a great good governance. But that is that. We still
> have KASHMIR ISSUE, staring into our eyes as before. So, when every
> other intellectual in India is dismissive about Hurriyat who obviously
> gained nothing by giving Boycott call for Elections; I see them very
> much there, as significant as ever.
>
> Indeed people like me who were victims of 1990 approach to Kashmir
> Problem, but I believe, that some fresh approach is needed to
> understand Kashmir. It just happens that Kashmir is a Muslim Majority
> area, but Kashmir is not a Muslim problem, but a problem similar to
> Buddhist Tibet. There has to be some inner need to understand the
> troubles which a line called 'territory' inflicts on us. Why Kashmir
> was divided. What is LOC after all?
>
> I know, there will be lot of angry reaction to this small mail, but I
> hope some restraint, and cool minded approach. I am truly myself
> looking for some answers. I don't see a great  politician around with
> some vision to bring a real change in our society, both at grass root
> level and beyond.
>
> Capitalistic and narrow minded politics has ruined our systems of
> living, and we are left with a situation like  in Gaza where Israel is
> openly killing women and children. Europe and America are silent,
> which means they are not bothered by Palestine problem as they see it.
> So, Hamas is bad, even when they have people's support.
>
> So, imagine, if tomorrow Hurriyat  decides to fight elections in J&K ,
> and if they come to power and declare freedom on the very first day of
> office, what choice India has?  Arrest them there, with head lines
> against Indian Democracy all over the  world. So, is non-participation
> is a blessing in disguise for Indian Government ?
>
> Let us talk to Yasin, more meaningfully, than before.   I am talking
> on my own behalf.
>
> With love and regards
> Inder salim
>
>
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