Turning the clock back

By suddenly inviting debate on the interlocutors’ report on Jammu & Kashmir, especially on its startling suggestion to restore the State’s pre-1953 status, the Congress has virtually disowned the actions of its longest-serving Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, thus diminishing the legitimacy and stature of the political dynasty descended from him. Some experts have added fuel to fire by urging implementation of the report even though Parliament, political parties and the people have not yet studied it in depth.

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