The biggest challenge for the government in explaining its decision to dilute Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir to governments abroad was the negative western media narrative, said External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar here on Monday. “I think it was a more difficult challenge with the media, especially the English-speaking liberal media [in the West]. Partly because they were ideological about [Jammu and Kashmir], and they had strong preset views about it. In December, Mr. Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh are expected to visit the U.S. for “2+2” talks. “No two countries are better situated to grow together on strategic issues than U.S. and India.

Source: The Hindu October 21, 2019 16:27 UTC