Sir,
Lately there has been a clamor of supporting Pakistan in the impending war over Kashmir. It is all very well, but should we not enter a candid political dialogue with the parties concerned to set up a firm relationship and understanding with them? Considering the changing situation in the subcontinent of India, it is urgent that Sikhs define their role clearly and our requirements expressly stated. We should not commit ourselves openly without a written treaty signed by all the parties concerned. We don’t want to give a blank check without knowing what we are getting in return.
This treaty should define the future relationship of our people with the parties concerned. In particular, we must demand the safety and protection of our people, their property and businesses during and after the transitory period.
I suggest a formation of a Foreign Affair committee elite people. Verbal assurances given and declared in speeches publicly by Nehru and Gandhi held no water when Sikh demanded their rights in Punjab after independence. We cannot let one tyrant replace the other. We have to hold ourselves up at our own. Urgency of the situation demands immediate action by those who profess to lead our nation.
We are highly emotional people and take our friends at face value. Reality of dirty political world is very different from our embedded principles of truthfulness and honest dealings in the political arena. I will elaborate on these matters further if interested parties care to heed this warning.
KSJ Alhambra CA
Article extracted from this publication >> May 11, 1990
