It's certainly a strong step. But is this also a classic case of too little, too late?
The people and politicians of J&K loved Vajpayee for his commitment to them. There were sore points, including Article 370, but the former PM knew how to treat these gently.
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Panditry | 6-minute read
Even under detention, he is not exactly dysfunctional in fomenting chaos and strife.
For Islamist and Hindutva Right, 'rising threat' of Islamism is a political asset and weapon.
Mufti Sayeed’s only son, who preferred to stay away from politics, has suddenly become a hot topic in J&K.
It is something which he had envisaged all his life.
The party could lose a state but win a nation.
Many argue that after forming a coalition with BJP, the PDP had to pay a huge price as both parties are ideologically different.
Separatists were the happiest when they saw the saffron wave tearing apart Mufti’s battle of ideas policy.
She will have to balance the expectations of people in the Valley with the national sentiments.