Yet another naive attempt is being made to impose Indo-Pak friendship by the media (Aman Ki Asha). They need to be reminded of the famous quote – “Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.”
Today with lots of efforts, India has managed to disassociate with Indo-Pak centric policy decisions. Even the US government has a new Af-Pak strategy now. So what is the need for us to associate our self with a country that is hell bent on a path of self destruction?
In Pakistan, a group led by singers, writers & cricketers are crooning for friendship. But they all have a special reason for that. And that outpouring is not love or brotherhood but money.
The lucrative Bollywood deals, publisher royalty & IPL contracts are making them sing peace songs. But what about the rest of Pakistanis, have they changed?
Have the mujahadeens across the POK closed training camps?
Has the Pakistan army reversed its anti-Indian attitude?
Has ISI stopped promoting anti-Indian activities?
Have the mullahs stopped spread of fundamentalist Islam?
Have the politicians given up claims of annexing Kashmir?
They are the real power centres in Pakistan. And what single action have they taken towards building peace & goodwill with India?
Perhaps the Indian’s in the peace committee needs another betrayal to remind them of facts. And they won’t be made to wait too long by our Pakistani “Brothers”.