Apple of Discord????????????

The resignation of Mr. Musharaff did'nt come as a surprise to any one as it was on the cards looking at the existing political situation in the neighbourhood. However the impact of the restoration of new democracy on Indo-Pak relationship needs to be seen. It is doubtful that the democratic government will be able to take bold steps as taken by the ex-Prez. During his tenure of nine years Indo-Pak relations witnessed all the vibrations of a healthy relationship ranging from conflicts to co-operation. Despite the failure of both the governmens to arrive a a consensus at the Agra-Summit, efforts were constantly made to have a smooth relationship. The release of POWs, the changing of the name of the birth-place of our PM, etc. were among the friendly gestures shown across the border. Further itwas during his tenure only, that issues other than the Kashmir-Issue were highlighted while earlier this was the only issue to find mention in Indo-Pak talks. 'Kashmir is the apple of discord between India and Pakistan', was the sentence taught to us in school while making us understand the meaning of apple of discord. Although he was the chief architecht of the Kargil war against India, but as a leader he knew his responsibilities and managed them well. Actually he was not accountable to any one and the decisions he took, were not backed by the fears that a democratic government carries. Now at the time of his resignation, the Kashmir issue is burning again and hopefully the same sentence does'nt figure again in the books of the kids..........