Too Much of Fury Where There is Opportunity

The common minimum programme adopted by the new alliance, independent observers feel, can bridge the political gap between the Valley and other parts of the state. Separatism can be defeated only if the alliance addresses the valid grievances of all stakeholders in the state. Besides, the Government at the Centre and the state administration should both engage the Hurriyat in a dialogue. This is not a blasphemous idea, as some TV anchors would have us believe. There exist some precedents. And talks are the way forward.