Ajai Sahni Quotes (14 Quotes)

They are the same group. They are what we could call a front organization.

There is a growing realization in South Asia that peace is vital for economic prosperity. An amicable solution to Kashmir is key to peace and development in the subcontinent.

As far as India is concerned, we see Pakistan as the primary source of terrorism across the region, and in terms of international terrorism as well.

It is by far the most serious problem India is facing today. We are only just beginning to respond and there is no question it will spread significantly before it is contained.

I don't think there will be any kind of long-term impact. There will be some symbolism. We will pretend to give some aid, they will express their gratitude. That's about it,

Attacks are made so that our capacity for development and attracting investment are hurt. The target is economic.

This is utter nonsense, entirely unrealistic and contrary to the lessons of recent history.

The present obsession with a single ideological source of terrorism -- Islamist extremism -- is contributing to a dangerous disregard of other and rising dangers.

I think the reason why Pakistan has rejected Indian overtures in this case are the consequence of that long history of suspicion and hostility. You cannot do otherwise from a Pakistani perspective, ... They would not like Indian personnel, doctors, army men on the ground in that area.

The idea is to hurt India's capacity for growth and development, its capacity to attract foreign investment.

Yes, the government is waking up to the threat now, but that does not mean it has any strategic plan.

We can say that about a quarter of the country is in the grips of the problem.

This is a great error of judgment and the country will pay for this for decades.

It has become very difficult for states to sponsor terrorism now and militants have been deterred from proceeding with many of their plans.