For sometime I have been doing some reading on Kashmir. I am very disappointed that Pakistan has been able to create such a perception that today the world thinks the dispute of Kashmir is between Kashmiris and India. Nobody talks about Kashmiris and their plight that is under Pakistan's occupation.
All the articles, whether its Wikipedia, Al Jazeera or other western news org, they all start with the following introduction -
"The issue of Kashmir is a conflict between Kashmiri insurgents and Govt Of India and govt of Pakistan"
Why websites like Wikipedia don't mention that the matter is about Pakistan sponsored terrorism & Govt Of India - now that its open knowledge even acknowledged by US govt (who recently warned Pakistan to curb infiltration for the impending US president visit to India). Also, why there is no mention of independence of the Kashmir that is under Pakistan's occupation?
I am sad by reading articles all across the web that says its a dispute by India.
While the Indian Govt is battling at diplomatic level, I think we as a nation now need to create enough noise at citizen to citizen level across the world that everyone realises the double standard of the Pakistan Govt and the futility of dividing terrorists as good Taliban and bad Taliban. Terrorism is the Frankenstein monster that is going to kill Pakistan itself.It hurts really bad when innocents are killed under garb of religion; whether it be in Army School at Peshawar or in India since 1980's. More about terrorism later,as this post is on Kashmir issue and its world perception.
We as pupils of India,spread across all the continents can surely ensure that we let the world know about Pakistan supported terrorism and its implication on local development,fleeing of Kashmiri Pandits,regular ceasefire violation across the LOC by Pakistan rangers. Lately,Pakistan has tried to gain international attention by ceasefire violations across the LoC (Line of Control) and International Border. There might be a possibility of the local news channel reporting the news in a prejudiced way. We can surely educate the readers and the newspaper staff about the issue ab initio.
This is how we can contribute to the efforts of our brave soldiers defending our border,in a small way. The act might seem insignificant in terms of the sacrifices and hardships by our army and kashmiri brethren,but will bolster their morale.
I am reminded of a story in Ramayana, where a small squirrel helps Lord Ram in bridging the gaps on the Ram Setu,by filling up small gaps.
The question is can we become a nation of billion plus squirrels?
