Iirc 4500-5000 security forces , 22k -25k terrorist , rest civilian
He was one of Big Libturds Journos Who Criticized and Attacked India and Modi on Kashmir. So when his Ass is getting kicked out from India and he is crying about it like a little bitch. I wanted to celebrate it.
Looks like he will find it difficult to write the next book on Hindus, and mint money on it..as he cannot visit India easily...
Yep that’s true I hope they will never let that Porki Rape Product Back into India
Has India ever blacklisted a congressman..? It's about high time, that this bitch Pramila Jayapal, is put on the list... after Aatish.. this will be a welcome additionKashmir blues from Capitol Hill
November 12, 2019
11:49 PM IST
Seema Sirohi in Letter from Washington | Edit Page, India | ET
Call it commitment to liberal values, or political ambition. Or a bit of both. But it’s ironical that an Indian American Democrat is leading the charge against India on Capitol Hill. Pramila Jayapal is the first woman of Indian descent to be elected to the US House of Representatives, and she wants GoI to do the right thing in Kashmir.
Jayapal wants a House resolution to send a clear message to New Delhi in the middle of impeachment hearings. If this weren’t enough, the Congressional ‘Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission’ also announced a hearing on the situation in J&K to be held this week.
Jayapal’s resolution, if it sees the light of day, would certainly send a message. For starters, it would bring back memories of the early 1990s when a small group of Republicans, led by Congressman Dan Burton of Indiana, constantly raked India over the coals on Punjab and Kashmir.
Burton routinely used gory posters and ‘information’ supplied by Pakistan-funded Khalistani and Kashmiri elements while railing against Indian security forces. A bit like what Congresswoman Ilhan Omar did last month during the now infamous hearing on South Asia.
Irony No. 2: the tables have turned and a Democrat is in the forefront, while Republicans are trying to moderate her instincts. Jayapal is no Burton, and is taken more seriously than he was. Although her resolution didn’t have any co-sponsors at the time of writing, the fact it exists — and is being seriously considered — is significant. Nothing remotely anti-India has passed the floor of the House in a long while.
So, could it now? The honest answer: we don’t know. If the Republicans stay away, the resolution would smack of one-sidedness and could be sidelined. The Democrats wouldn’t want to be the only party to criticise India. The headlines would scream, TV pundits would allege betrayal, and we would go back in time. To no one’s benefit. Is New Delhi more likely to lift the lid on Kashmir just because the House of Representatives asks it to do so? Unlikely.
Looked at another way, can New Delhi take steps in time to make a resolution unnecessary? Indian diplomats are working overtime on all fronts. But they can defend and deflect only to an extent.
Incidentally, Jayapal’s resolution has nothing that various members of the US Congress haven’t already said on Twitter. The language is careful — Ihave seen a late draft — and the tone is moderate. It urges GoI to release detainees, allow them freedom to engage in political activities, lift remaining restrictions on communications, and let foreign journalists and human rights observers travel to J&K. But it’s still a resolution and a vote would be seen as a huge negative by India.
Here’s another thing. Liberals in the Democratic Party are passionate, and will argue ferociously. Jayapal has been working hard to build credibility on various issues. She is a serious contender for future leadership, and calling India out as an Indian American will win her points in certain quarters.
The Republicans, on the other hand, are either agnostic or unwilling to defend New Delhi. The best-case scenario would be if they don’t sign on. Once again, the Indian American community has an opportunity to play a role.
But why is the mood on Capitol Hill shifting? Why is it that Pakistan’s role in terrorism, and Islamabad changing the status quo in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (POK) for 40 years hasn’t stirred the liberals as much — to say nothing of the shackles on the media and the constant disappearances of Pashtun and Baloch activists? Prominent South Asia expert Ashley JTellis thinks it’s because the India story has ‘gone off the rails’ a bit.
The economic story is faltering, the political story is becoming harder to explain — Article 370, the detentions, the National Register of Citizens (NRC) —and fears of an India-Pakistan crisis are growing.
“The trend lines are converging in unhelpful ways. Liberalism in India can’t be taken for granted any more,” Tellis told me. This should trigger some thinking about India’s relations with the world. Germany and Finland were the most recent to express concerns on Kashmir.
But does the BJP government care as much about what others say? Or what a Congressional resolution portends? Or are seminal decisions made with only domestic politics in mind?
DISCLAIMER : Views expressed above are the author's own.
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Letter from Washington
A bit of policy, a bit of fun and a bit of snark from Washington should make this essential reading.
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Seema Sirohi is a senior journalist, who writes on foreign policy and India's place in the world. She has covered India-US relations for nearly three decades and watched their upwardly mobile graph. She takes sides whenever necessary.
This buffoon no one ever heard off, trying to make a name for herself. If she is in USA why is she worried about Kashmir?? Anyway nothing will ever change Kashmir gone forever.Kashmir blues from Capitol Hill
November 12, 2019
11:49 PM IST
Seema Sirohi in Letter from Washington | Edit Page, India | ET
Call it commitment to liberal values, or political ambition. Or a bit of both. But it’s ironical that an Indian American Democrat is leading the charge against India on Capitol Hill. Pramila Jayapal is the first woman of Indian descent to be elected to the US House of Representatives, and she wants GoI to do the right thing in Kashmir.
Jayapal wants a House resolution to send a clear message to New Delhi in the middle of impeachment hearings. If this weren’t enough, the Congressional ‘Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission’ also announced a hearing on the situation in J&K to be held this week.
Jayapal’s resolution, if it sees the light of day, would certainly send a message. For starters, it would bring back memories of the early 1990s when a small group of Republicans, led by Congressman Dan Burton of Indiana, constantly raked India over the coals on Punjab and Kashmir.
Burton routinely used gory posters and ‘information’ supplied by Pakistan-funded Khalistani and Kashmiri elements while railing against Indian security forces. A bit like what Congresswoman Ilhan Omar did last month during the now infamous hearing on South Asia.
Irony No. 2: the tables have turned and a Democrat is in the forefront, while Republicans are trying to moderate her instincts. Jayapal is no Burton, and is taken more seriously than he was. Although her resolution didn’t have any co-sponsors at the time of writing, the fact it exists — and is being seriously considered — is significant. Nothing remotely anti-India has passed the floor of the House in a long while.
So, could it now? The honest answer: we don’t know. If the Republicans stay away, the resolution would smack of one-sidedness and could be sidelined. The Democrats wouldn’t want to be the only party to criticise India. The headlines would scream, TV pundits would allege betrayal, and we would go back in time. To no one’s benefit. Is New Delhi more likely to lift the lid on Kashmir just because the House of Representatives asks it to do so? Unlikely.
Looked at another way, can New Delhi take steps in time to make a resolution unnecessary? Indian diplomats are working overtime on all fronts. But they can defend and deflect only to an extent.
Incidentally, Jayapal’s resolution has nothing that various members of the US Congress haven’t already said on Twitter. The language is careful — Ihave seen a late draft — and the tone is moderate. It urges GoI to release detainees, allow them freedom to engage in political activities, lift remaining restrictions on communications, and let foreign journalists and human rights observers travel to J&K. But it’s still a resolution and a vote would be seen as a huge negative by India.
Here’s another thing. Liberals in the Democratic Party are passionate, and will argue ferociously. Jayapal has been working hard to build credibility on various issues. She is a serious contender for future leadership, and calling India out as an Indian American will win her points in certain quarters.
The Republicans, on the other hand, are either agnostic or unwilling to defend New Delhi. The best-case scenario would be if they don’t sign on. Once again, the Indian American community has an opportunity to play a role.
But why is the mood on Capitol Hill shifting? Why is it that Pakistan’s role in terrorism, and Islamabad changing the status quo in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (POK) for 40 years hasn’t stirred the liberals as much — to say nothing of the shackles on the media and the constant disappearances of Pashtun and Baloch activists? Prominent South Asia expert Ashley JTellis thinks it’s because the India story has ‘gone off the rails’ a bit.
The economic story is faltering, the political story is becoming harder to explain — Article 370, the detentions, the National Register of Citizens (NRC) —and fears of an India-Pakistan crisis are growing.
“The trend lines are converging in unhelpful ways. Liberalism in India can’t be taken for granted any more,” Tellis told me. This should trigger some thinking about India’s relations with the world. Germany and Finland were the most recent to express concerns on Kashmir.
But does the BJP government care as much about what others say? Or what a Congressional resolution portends? Or are seminal decisions made with only domestic politics in mind?
DISCLAIMER : Views expressed above are the author's own.
BLOG
Letter from Washington
A bit of policy, a bit of fun and a bit of snark from Washington should make this essential reading.
AUTHOR
Seema Sirohi
Seema Sirohi is a senior journalist, who writes on foreign policy and India's place in the world. She has covered India-US relations for nearly three decades and watched their upwardly mobile graph. She takes sides whenever necessary.
Yes I Agree this Bitch has been a Thorn in our Ass for the beginning. She is a Pisslam Sympathizer. She was Mentor Figure for the other two bitches Pisslam Rape Product Omar and AOC. Majority of these Indian Americans who support Demotard Party hates India and will try to attack India any way they can. India should be very careful and be ready if they win the next year ‘s election against trump. Which is a huge possibility in the Horizon.
It's just like Democrats condemning Turkish genocide for the first time. Just when Turkey kicked Uncle Sam out of most of northern syria, a pissed Uncle Sam, passed a resolution. Similarly, with India and Article 370.. Making JK a union territory reduces US leverage in south asia, and that's why the Murican Eunuch is pissed with India..
Still do not understand why an off topic conversation is continued on this thread. This has nothing to do with topic. Can you and others replying to you not find other place where this can be discussed?
I say if they like pakistan so much, then become another LONDONISTAN and to us I say please REMOVE IRAN FROM BLACKLIST.Kashmir blues from Capitol Hill
November 12, 2019
11:49 PM IST
Seema Sirohi in Letter from Washington | Edit Page, India | ET
Call it commitment to liberal values, or political ambition. Or a bit of both. But it’s ironical that an Indian American Democrat is leading the charge against India on Capitol Hill. Pramila Jayapal is the first woman of Indian descent to be elected to the US House of Representatives, and she wants GoI to do the right thing in Kashmir.
Jayapal wants a House resolution to send a clear message to New Delhi in the middle of impeachment hearings. If this weren’t enough, the Congressional ‘Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission’ also announced a hearing on the situation in J&K to be held this week.
Jayapal’s resolution, if it sees the light of day, would certainly send a message. For starters, it would bring back memories of the early 1990s when a small group of Republicans, led by Congressman Dan Burton of Indiana, constantly raked India over the coals on Punjab and Kashmir.
Burton routinely used gory posters and ‘information’ supplied by Pakistan-funded Khalistani and Kashmiri elements while railing against Indian security forces. A bit like what Congresswoman Ilhan Omar did last month during the now infamous hearing on South Asia.
Irony No. 2: the tables have turned and a Democrat is in the forefront, while Republicans are trying to moderate her instincts. Jayapal is no Burton, and is taken more seriously than he was. Although her resolution didn’t have any co-sponsors at the time of writing, the fact it exists — and is being seriously considered — is significant. Nothing remotely anti-India has passed the floor of the House in a long while.
So, could it now? The honest answer: we don’t know. If the Republicans stay away, the resolution would smack of one-sidedness and could be sidelined. The Democrats wouldn’t want to be the only party to criticise India. The headlines would scream, TV pundits would allege betrayal, and we would go back in time. To no one’s benefit. Is New Delhi more likely to lift the lid on Kashmir just because the House of Representatives asks it to do so? Unlikely.
Looked at another way, can New Delhi take steps in time to make a resolution unnecessary? Indian diplomats are working overtime on all fronts. But they can defend and deflect only to an extent.
Incidentally, Jayapal’s resolution has nothing that various members of the US Congress haven’t already said on Twitter. The language is careful — Ihave seen a late draft — and the tone is moderate. It urges GoI to release detainees, allow them freedom to engage in political activities, lift remaining restrictions on communications, and let foreign journalists and human rights observers travel to J&K. But it’s still a resolution and a vote would be seen as a huge negative by India.
Here’s another thing. Liberals in the Democratic Party are passionate, and will argue ferociously. Jayapal has been working hard to build credibility on various issues. She is a serious contender for future leadership, and calling India out as an Indian American will win her points in certain quarters.
The Republicans, on the other hand, are either agnostic or unwilling to defend New Delhi. The best-case scenario would be if they don’t sign on. Once again, the Indian American community has an opportunity to play a role.
But why is the mood on Capitol Hill shifting? Why is it that Pakistan’s role in terrorism, and Islamabad changing the status quo in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (POK) for 40 years hasn’t stirred the liberals as much — to say nothing of the shackles on the media and the constant disappearances of Pashtun and Baloch activists? Prominent South Asia expert Ashley JTellis thinks it’s because the India story has ‘gone off the rails’ a bit.
The economic story is faltering, the political story is becoming harder to explain — Article 370, the detentions, the National Register of Citizens (NRC) —and fears of an India-Pakistan crisis are growing.
“The trend lines are converging in unhelpful ways. Liberalism in India can’t be taken for granted any more,” Tellis told me. This should trigger some thinking about India’s relations with the world. Germany and Finland were the most recent to express concerns on Kashmir.
But does the BJP government care as much about what others say? Or what a Congressional resolution portends? Or are seminal decisions made with only domestic politics in mind?
DISCLAIMER : Views expressed above are the author's own.
BLOG
Letter from Washington
A bit of policy, a bit of fun and a bit of snark from Washington should make this essential reading.
AUTHOR
Seema Sirohi
Seema Sirohi is a senior journalist, who writes on foreign policy and India's place in the world. She has covered India-US relations for nearly three decades and watched their upwardly mobile graph. She takes sides whenever necessary.
So we have a chance at killing the credibility of Jayapal by simply saying that the congresswoman does not seem to have work experience in managing governance structures in conflict zones.Kashmir blues from Capitol Hill
November 12, 2019
11:49 PM IST
Seema Sirohi in Letter from Washington | Edit Page, India | ET
Call it commitment to liberal values, or political ambition. Or a bit of both. But it’s ironical that an Indian American Democrat is leading the charge against India on Capitol Hill. Pramila Jayapal is the first woman of Indian descent to be elected to the US House of Representatives, and she wants GoI to do the right thing in Kashmir.
Jayapal wants a House resolution to send a clear message to New Delhi in the middle of impeachment hearings. If this weren’t enough, the Congressional ‘Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission’ also announced a hearing on the situation in J&K to be held this week.
Jayapal’s resolution, if it sees the light of day, would certainly send a message. For starters, it would bring back memories of the early 1990s when a small group of Republicans, led by Congressman Dan Burton of Indiana, constantly raked India over the coals on Punjab and Kashmir.
Burton routinely used gory posters and ‘information’ supplied by Pakistan-funded Khalistani and Kashmiri elements while railing against Indian security forces. A bit like what Congresswoman Ilhan Omar did last month during the now infamous hearing on South Asia.
Irony No. 2: the tables have turned and a Democrat is in the forefront, while Republicans are trying to moderate her instincts. Jayapal is no Burton, and is taken more seriously than he was. Although her resolution didn’t have any co-sponsors at the time of writing, the fact it exists — and is being seriously considered — is significant. Nothing remotely anti-India has passed the floor of the House in a long while.
So, could it now? The honest answer: we don’t know. If the Republicans stay away, the resolution would smack of one-sidedness and could be sidelined. The Democrats wouldn’t want to be the only party to criticise India. The headlines would scream, TV pundits would allege betrayal, and we would go back in time. To no one’s benefit. Is New Delhi more likely to lift the lid on Kashmir just because the House of Representatives asks it to do so? Unlikely.
Looked at another way, can New Delhi take steps in time to make a resolution unnecessary? Indian diplomats are working overtime on all fronts. But they can defend and deflect only to an extent.
Incidentally, Jayapal’s resolution has nothing that various members of the US Congress haven’t already said on Twitter. The language is careful — Ihave seen a late draft — and the tone is moderate. It urges GoI to release detainees, allow them freedom to engage in political activities, lift remaining restrictions on communications, and let foreign journalists and human rights observers travel to J&K. But it’s still a resolution and a vote would be seen as a huge negative by India.
Here’s another thing. Liberals in the Democratic Party are passionate, and will argue ferociously. Jayapal has been working hard to build credibility on various issues. She is a serious contender for future leadership, and calling India out as an Indian American will win her points in certain quarters.
The Republicans, on the other hand, are either agnostic or unwilling to defend New Delhi. The best-case scenario would be if they don’t sign on. Once again, the Indian American community has an opportunity to play a role.
But why is the mood on Capitol Hill shifting? Why is it that Pakistan’s role in terrorism, and Islamabad changing the status quo in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (POK) for 40 years hasn’t stirred the liberals as much — to say nothing of the shackles on the media and the constant disappearances of Pashtun and Baloch activists? Prominent South Asia expert Ashley JTellis thinks it’s because the India story has ‘gone off the rails’ a bit.
The economic story is faltering, the political story is becoming harder to explain — Article 370, the detentions, the National Register of Citizens (NRC) —and fears of an India-Pakistan crisis are growing.
“The trend lines are converging in unhelpful ways. Liberalism in India can’t be taken for granted any more,” Tellis told me. This should trigger some thinking about India’s relations with the world. Germany and Finland were the most recent to express concerns on Kashmir.
But does the BJP government care as much about what others say? Or what a Congressional resolution portends? Or are seminal decisions made with only domestic politics in mind?
DISCLAIMER : Views expressed above are the author's own.
BLOG
Letter from Washington
A bit of policy, a bit of fun and a bit of snark from Washington should make this essential reading.
AUTHOR
Seema Sirohi
Seema Sirohi is a senior journalist, who writes on foreign policy and India's place in the world. She has covered India-US relations for nearly three decades and watched their upwardly mobile graph. She takes sides whenever necessary.
It’s much more simple than that, they want campaign funds for elections which Indian govt doesn’t pay.
