Calcutta Diary

The political bosses would not like Kashmir to be dropped from the agenda. They have a vested interest in Kashmir, for they have a vested interest in defence and security outlays; commissions from contracts and purchases make the wherewithal of their good living. Is it though not time for revolt? Why cannot the powers-that-be be told that enough was enough, their daily perambulations are a hokum, a great confidence trick intended to cheat the common people, but the people will no longer be cheated?