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    • The Indian Express Tags : Pakistan, India Posted: Saturday , Dec 06, 2008 at 0032 hrs

    Although its focus must remain riveted for the moment on mobilising international public opinion, India cannot rely on the great powers — which have their own interests in Pakistan — to persuade

    Islamabad to deliver on New Delhi’s demands. If Pakistan fails to act purposefully against those who masterminded the Mumbai attack, India must necessarily find ways to turn the heat on Islamabad. If the UPA does not have the political stomach for a military confrontation with Pakistan, it will quickly find that it has no credible diplomatic option either. What

    India needs is a calibrated strategy that balances controlled military escalation with flexible diplomacy that can force Pakistan to act responsibly after Mumbai.

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    26/11 attack in mumbaiBy: ganapathy hegde | 07-Dec-2008 Reply | Forward i agree with rajnath singh of BJP. India should immediately attack terrorist bases in pakistan.
    pakistanBy: J.M.Manchanda | 07-Dec-2008 Reply | Forward Whether India wishes to go step by step or in one hog, the first step has to be taken. Unfortunately, there has been little evidence of India striking back in any meaningful manner-militrarily or economically. In fact, Pakistan has managed to outwit India by presenting itself as a victim of terror while nourishing it through its intelligence agancies. India will have to find ways and means to hurt Pakistan so that it desists from causing further trouble. Looking upto US is pointless since Americans themselves have been taken for a ride by the deceitful Pakistais who breed terror and then ask for aid ostensibly to fight it. Frankly, India has given little inkling of what it is capable of doing to check its hostile neighbour.
    Internal menaceBy: Indian | 06-Dec-2008 Reply | Forward It's time to ground Aloo, Gaya, and Sadhu Yadav! Eliminate Naxals and Maiosts menace!
    step by stepBy: venugopal | 06-Dec-2008 Reply | Forward While you touched upon the important issue, it is surprising that despite all these terror strikes we are still sitting duck. The heads of various branches of our forces continue to claim their preparedness for any eventuality but fact remains they always grapple in the dark trying to find fault with others. This is what happens when political bosses meddle with postings and promotions. Immediately action needs to be taken to equip the forces with latest communication gadgets, weapons, vehicles and training coupled with regular refresher courses. The remuneration and perks must take a revision so that they are able to lead a decent life. The compensation paid for those who died in action is an insult because the government is willing to pay in crores for the overpaid cricketers. It is also necessary that all highschool students be compulsorily enrolled in scounts or NCC to create some discipline. And to to become a MLA/MP a minimum of 5 years military service than goondagiri.
    Step by StepBy: Kishan | 06-Dec-2008 Reply | Forward Pakistan has never been sincere about stopping or curbing terror emanating from its territory.In fact they are using it to blackmail even USA into pumping billions of dollars into Pakistan. And Americans have time and again proved themselves to be not very wise so far as understanding the situation in the region is concerned. Even today they are reluctant to come out openly to side with India, even though they know who is behind the Mumbai terror attack. In this situation India does not seem to have any choice but to confront Pakistan militarily. And those who are scaring India by citing Pakistan's possession of nuclear weapons are helping Pakistan blackmail India. Didn't Krishna advise Arjuna to fight the war even though it resulted in lakhs of deaths, when he was left with no choice after failing in his best efforts to convince Duryodhana to agree for an honorable settlement.
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