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AG Noorani, in Both sides now (February 27), only confirms his penchant for promoting the cause of secessionists. The acrimony over the Baglihar dam exposes Pakistan’s claims of concern for the Kashmiris. An accord at reached the gun point to satiate the Valley-based separatism can lead to serious repercussions in Jammu and Ladakh. It is preposterous to suggest admitting POK Muslims in Kashmiri institutions. The children of aboriginal Hindus have been forced into exile. What about them? They continue to languish as refugees in their own country.

Lalit Ambardar, Delhi

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Instead of going in for a set of novelties that range from demilitarisation, joint control, self-rule to adopting foreign models like the Aaland islands, why not settle for monarchy and call it a day? In 1947, it was a state of Jammu, Kashmir, Ladakh and Tibet, living harmoniously.

JL Ganjoo, Delhi

On track

Apropos of the editorial Staying on track (February  27), Railways Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav and his team deserve to be complimented for not further draining the government’s resources.

RN Lakhotia, via e-mail

Leg-up for whom

Contrary to the government’s arguments, the Supreme Court’s ruling on the exclusion of the OBC creamy layer is far more applicable in educational institutes and the admission process than it is in jobs.

Seema Gupta, Mumbai

Share the responsibility

The article Handle with care (February 26) by K. Shankar Bajpai makes valid points. Bajpai rightly points out that both India and Pakistan are equally responsible for the loss of many precious lives, as both neighbours have failed to contain terrorism.

Hamsa Kohli, via e-mail

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