When Colin Came For A Pow-Wow

It wasn't all sweet talk as the US secretary of state spelt out exactly what US expectations on Kashmir elections were

When Colin Came For A Pow-Wow
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  • Kashmir is on the international agenda;

  • Free, fair, open and inclusive elections in Jammu and Kashmir could serve as a first step towards peace and reconciliation;

  • Washington expects New Delhi to take concrete steps to foster Kashmiri confidence in the election process;

  • Allowing independent observers and freeing political prisoners would be helpful;

  • Elections alone cannot be the solution and a broader process is required to address Kashmiri grievances; and

  • Only a productive and sustained bilateral dialogue on all issues, including Kashmir, could usher in peace in the subcontinent.
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