Jammu & Kashmir

THE cracks in the People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) that were initially subtle are now clearly visible, with both the Peoples Democratic Party and the National Conference blaming each other for them (“Cracks in Kashmir coalition”, October 7). With the spat coming out into open, the BJP will gleefully exploit their animosity to its advantage.

The voters’ list is being manipulated with an eye to elections in Jammu and Kashmir. A case in point is the inclusion of Valmiki and Gorkha communities as new voters.

Ghulam Nabi Azad, who has launched a new political party in Jammu and Kashmir, has refrained from criticising the BJP, leading to speculation that he will end up as the BJP’S B team. It is an open secret that Azad had a one-to-one meeting with Amit Shah and Ajit Doval, in connection with his party. According to the current reading, Azad will end up as part and parcel of the BJP only if it emerges victorious in the election. With the fissures within the PAGD, the BJP will certainly be in the driver’s seat.

S. MURALI VELLORE, TAMIL NADU