As India commits to peace along LoC, onus on Modi-Shah to resist Pakistan bashing temptation
Diplomatic relations cannot be sacrificed for domestic politics and election thrills, and Modi-Shah's BJP seems to have a special fondness for doing that.
Ruhi Tewari 3 March, 2021 8:55 am IST
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A fresh commitment to the ceasefire agreement puts pressure on Islamabad to respect and uphold this understanding with New Delhi, but on our side of the border, for the pact to succeed, a great deal of responsibility also lies with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party leaders. Their refrain from resorting to belligerent rhetoric against Pakistan in the election season could go a long way in promoting peace.