Former raw chief as dulat met farooq abdullah earlier this month. Former raw chief dulat on the govts backchannel to farooq abdullah. Farooq abdullah release just the first step, govt must continue reaching out to kashmiris if this decision is not backed up with further steps, it will remain a halfbaked idea. As farooq abdullah had predicted, the governments caving in emboldened many kashmiris into thinking that azaadi was possible. As chief minister farooq abdullah had predicted, the governments caving in. Kapil sibal, farooq abdullah, hamid ansari, manmohan singh, yashwant sinha, shiv shankar menon and a. Mar 15, 2020 what did former raw chief as dulat say about farooq abdullah. The vajpayee years, reveals that in 2002 vajpayee and advani seriously considered making farooq abdullah vice president and discussed this with him, told the wire that. Dulat met farooq abdullah in srinagar to test waters the. Jul 07, 2015 dulat says the hurriyat kept on asking for vague things like confidence building measures like release of prisoners rather than putting forth ideas for a resolution to the kashmir issue. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. When asked, dulat denied that any such meeting had taken place. Dulat believed the national conference is likely to take control of the union territory.
Dulat, a close friend of lok sabha member abdullah, had a long conversation with the fivetime chief minister of the erstwhile state, they said. It will come one day, just like peace will come to kashmir, he says. On farooq, the tallest the lone kashmiri politician who emerges a hero across dulats book is farooq abdullah. But, in other areas, dulat could afford to be on the right path. A s dulat latest breaking news, pictures, videos, and special reports from the economic times. He is the father of former chief minister of jammu and kashmir omar abdullah. Dulats only revelation in ic814 hijacking is the fact that governor gary saxena persuaded chief minister farooq abdullah to agree to swap terrorists. Farooq abdullah release just the first step, govt must. Talking about omar abdullah, dulat said the present government was even more comfortable with omar than with farooq. Dulat s book story of half truths and a thesis on farooq abdullah.
Dulat s only revelation in ic814 hijacking is the fact that governor gary saxena persuaded chief minister farooq abdullah to agree to swap terrorists. The release of former jammu and kashmir chief minister farooq abdullah after seven months of detention is a welcome gesture from the centre. Dulat worked on ib and raw during most of his career. He has served as the chief minister of jammu and kashmir on several occasions since 1982, and as the union minister for new and renewable energy between 2009 and 2014.
Dulat, in an interview, has revealed his secret meeting with farooq abdullah during his detention that may have finally led to the ncs presidents release from the over 7month long detention farooq, whose detention in august last year had created ripples in political circles and in the parliament, was released on friday after authorities revoked his psa. In 2015, he came to the centerstage of a lot of media speculation on account of his book. Opposition sees a deal in release of farooq, omar abdullah the release of nc leaders farooq and omar abdullah in quick succession has led to whispers among some opposition leaders about a possible deal with the centre. Chiki sarkar, the publisher at juggernaut books, suggested to me that to reach a wider audience as well as to. After retirement, he worked for the pmo for another good 4 years or so. When former raw chief met detained abdullah kashmir observer. On march, dr farooq abdullah, former chief minister of kashmir and also a central minister, was released from detention. As chief minister of jammu and kashmir state 198284, 198690, and 19962002, he demanded that the state be given greater autonomy. May 23, 2018 kapil sibal, farooq abdullah, hamid ansari, manmohan singh, yashwant sinha, shiv shankar menon and a.
Farooq abdullahs release a welcome first step deccan herald. Releasing five terrorists in lieu of rubaiya sayeed, daughter of jammu and kashmir chief minister mufti mohamed. Dulat met farooq abdullah in srinagar to check waters. S download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. As chief minister farooq abdullah had predicted, the governments caving in emboldened many kashmiris into thinking that azaadi was possible. Farooq may respond if govt reaches out, says exraw chief. Jul 23, 2015 release of terrorists for muftis daughter was a mistake. Former raw chief dulat on the govts backchannel to. Release of terrorists for mufti daughter a mistake, says. Dawn articles on march, dr farooq abdullah, former. Dulat has had a continuous engagement with kashmir in various capacities. Former raw chief met farooq abdullah earlier this month the. Will farooq abdullah speak at this parliament session.
Former chief minister farooq abdullah has been detained under jammu and. The book reveals all too clearly how in jammu and kashmir the intelligence agencies subverted the democratic process with intrigue and the electoral process with bribery, and debased the quality of political life. He also told the wire that the present government felt equally. Mar 21, 2020 in kashmir, his task was to keep farooq abdullah in good humour.
It makes for an interesting read and shows that the solution to kashmir issue lies in dialogue and dialogue alone. Why as dulat wants modi government to trust farooq abdullah the former raw chiefs latest book on kashmir makes a plea to the centre to do something for the national conference veteran. Farooq abdullah to skip the remaining session of parliament. Mar, 2020 farooq abdullah, indian politician and government official who twice served as president 19822002 and 2009 of the jammu and kashmir national conference. With great confidence, dulat said said omar abdullah would be the next chief minister of jammu and kashmir, i. Senior congress leader and former union minister prof saifuddin soz thursday said that spy master a. In interview, dulat talks of his secret meeting with. In 2015, he came to the centerstage of a lot of media speculation on account of his book kashmir. Former raw chief met farooq abdullah earlier this month. The offer to make farooq abdullah vice president happened at my residence at a private dinner and it was made on behalf of vajpayee by brajesh mishra. With a foreword by dr farooq abdullah srinagar in the winter of 1989 was an eerie ghost town witnessing the beginnings of a war dance. In his book, he had expressed his close bonding with abdullah. The vajpayee years, dulat showered accolades on farooq abdullah.
This book was dulats suggestion after the encouraging success of the 2015 book we cowrote, kashmir. Former research and analysis wing raw chief a s dulat met incarcerated former jammu and kashmir chief minister farooq abdullah recently here but. Dulat, in an interview, has revealed his secret meeting with farooq abdullah during his detention that may have finally led to the ncs presidents release from the over 7month long detention. The dam burst the night boys from the separatist jklf group were freed in exchange for the release of rubaiya sayeed, the union home ministers daughter. Former raw chief as dulat met farooq abdullah earlier this. In his book kashmir the vajpayee years, dulat recalled his. The book is a firsthand account written by as daulat, the former special director of the intelligence bureau ib and a former chief of india s research and analysis wing. Farooq abdullah met former raw chief at his srinagar. Besides, he has extensive contracts in pakistan and coauthored a book with former isi chief asad durrani. Former raw chief reveals government back channel to farooq. The vice president of india, hamid ansari releasing the book kashmir the vajpayee years authored by a. Since he and durrani had earlier coauthored two papers, his idea was to follow that format. Mishra tells omar, then a union minister, convey to him that if hes not willing to cooperate then we have our own ways of doing it.
Why as dulat wants modi government to trust farooq abdullah. What did former raw chief as dulat say about farooq abdullah. Former research and analysis wing raw chief a s dulat met incarcerated former jammu and kashmir chief minister farooq abdullah recently here but details about their talks are not known, officials said. Dulat met the former chief minister of jammu and kashmir with the backing of the union home ministry and intelligence bureau, says green light came from nsa ajit doval. From then to today, dulat has had a continuous engagement with kashmir. As farooq abdullah had predicted, the governments caving in emboldened many kashmiris into.
This is something expected of dulat as he has enjoyed his friendship with dr abdullah for a life time. Dulat, a close friend of lok sabha member abdullah. When it comes to the republic day and independence day awards and honours, farooq has. Mar 21, 2020 on march, dr farooq abdullah, former chief minister of kashmir and also a central minister, was released from detention. Dulat reveals farooq abdullah got former hizbul chiefs. Dulat repeatedly endorses farooq s credentials as an indian nationalist. The book should be my interactions with kashmir a s dulat.
Exraw chief flew to jk to gauge farooq abdullahs mood. The vajpayee years a former raw chiefs account of his mission in kashmir reveals that new delhi has never been serious about substantial change. As farooq abdullah had predicted, the governments caving in emboldened. Dulats book looks like a petition from farooq abdullah to the centre that they must do something about him. In his book kashmir the vajpayee years, dulat recalled his meeting with abdullah in 1999 and wrote you again you were there.
What former raw chief as dulat left out of his book. When asked, dulat denied that any such meeting had taken. In one such story, brajesh mishra sends a message to cm farooq abdullah. Dulat who worked in kashmir during his stints at ib,raw and pmo. Exraw chief flew to jk to gauge farooq abdullah s mood on art 370 repeal the brief for as dulat s secret mission was simple. Dulat, who had been wanting to meet the former cm for several months, was finally given the nod earlier this month. He also told the wire that the present government felt equally comfortable with farooq abdullah. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading kashmir.
The former raw head said abdullah will take 1015 days to come to delhi. Kashmir, the vajpayee years, is an insider account which reveals the various initiatives which were taken by the then, nda1 government led by atal bihari vajpayee, to resolve the complex issue of kashmir, and the authors own experiences while dealing with the various stakeholders of kashmir. He responded by declining to offer any political comments until two. And if i am dead, then come to my grave and say, farooq. I have no comments to offer, the indian spy agencys former chief said. Farooq may respond if govt reaches out, says exraw chief as dulat the government sent dulat on a top secret mission to srinagar, to meet the former cm and suss out his mood after the. Dulat believed the national conference is likely to take. Former raw chief met farooq abdullah earlier this month india. Mar 26, 2020 opposition sees a deal in release of farooq, omar abdullah the release of nc leaders farooq and omar abdullah in quick succession has led to whispers among some opposition leaders about a possible deal with the centre. Dulats book story of half truths and a thesis on farooq. An insiders view of how the separatists and violence in the valley was handled by delhi. Exraw chief met farooq abdullah to gauge his mood on art.
Dulat knew everybody in kashmir who mattered except syed ali shah geelani. In his book kashmir the vajpayee years, dulat recalled his meeting with abdullah in 1999 and wrote you again you were there during rubaiyas kidnapping. Dulat, a close friend of lok sabha member abdullah, had a long conversation with the fivetime chief minister of the erstwhile. The vajpayee years, reveals that in 2002 vajpayee and advani seriously considered making farooq abdullah. He responded by declining to offer any political comments until two former. In an interview that reveals some of the details of the secret contacts with former jammu and kashmir chief minister farooq abdullah. Soz greater kashmir senior congress leader and former union minister prof saifuddin soz thursday said that spy master a s dulat s book is a story of half truths. The vajpayee years was an atom bomb, mine will be a hydrogen bomb.
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