The massive protests in Pakistan by those supporting Imran Khan and the cleric Tahir ul Quadri, who are bent on making Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif resign, are a matter of serious concern. The standoff between the two camps seems unending, and is likely to worsen in the coming days. The Pakistan Army is watching the situation and a military takeover cannot be ruled out, if the country’s past is any indication.
Vijay Dattatray Patil,
Pune
It is anti-democratic to attempt to overthrow a popularly elected government through violent street agitations, when peaceful alternatives are available. It would be a tragic end to Pakistan’s democracy if disgruntled elements foment violence and mayhem, paving the way for a military takeover. Indian diplomacy should quietly work to create positive conditions in Pakistan as a military regime there will only heighten our security concerns.
P. Krishnan,
Puttaparthy
The recent happenings in Pakistan are quite disturbing for India too. A peaceful neighbour is necessary for normalising relations. One wonders whether the disturbances could have taken place without the involvement of the Pakistan Army.
Sunil Pradhan,
Nuapada
Justice Markandey Katju’s solution to the India-Pakistan problem — “reunification of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh” — is amusing and almost astonishing. Pakistan for one will never take such a suggestion seriously.
R. Veera Raghavan,
Chennai
Justice Katju’s proposal may be the seed from which a tree may grow one day. Pakistan is like an immature child of India that left home 67 years ago. What will come in the way of the two countries reuniting is not Kashmir but fundamentalism in Pakistan.
Rasikh Barkat,
Chennai
