Ajai Sahni Quotations

There is a growing realization in South Asia that peace is vital for economic prosperity. An amicable solution to Kashmir is key to peace and development in the subcontinent.

It is one of the most sustainable anti- state ideologies and movements. Unless something radical is done in terms of a structural revolution in rural areas, you will see a continuous expansion of Maoist insurrection.

I think the reason why Pakistan has rejected Indian overtures in this case are the consequence of that long history of suspicion and hostility. You cannot do otherwise from a Pakistani perspective, ... They would not like Indian personnel, doctors, army men on the ground in that area.

It is by far the most serious problem India is facing today. We are only just beginning to respond and there is no question it will spread significantly before it is contained.

We can say that about a quarter of the country is in the grips of the problem.

The present obsession with a single ideological source of terrorism -- Islamist extremism -- is contributing to a dangerous disregard of other and rising dangers.

Yes, the government is waking up to the threat now, but that does not mean it has any strategic plan.

Attacks are made so that our capacity for development and attracting investment are hurt. The target is economic.

This is utter nonsense, entirely unrealistic and contrary to the lessons of recent history.

They are the same group. They are what we could call a front organization.

I don't think there will be any kind of long-term impact. There will be some symbolism. We will pretend to give some aid, they will express their gratitude. That's about it,

This is a great error of judgment and the country will pay for this for decades.

The idea is to hurt India's capacity for growth and development, its capacity to attract foreign investment.