As an Indian, I would not want to undo the partition. I am happy about it

Suhasini attempted to bring Punjab politics into Indo-Pak discussion, Eulogising Sidhu's Pakistan visit, but nicely trolled by Hussain Haqqani by telling Non-Punjabis to indulge in talks and saying categorically that it is an issue between two countries.

Suhasini was so typical. Interjecting with lines like "Both Musharraf and MMS born in each others countries...". As if that is going to bring peace! Musharraf did a Kargil and hates the Country he was born in. Keeps repeating stories of how people in India speak well of Pankistan and vice versa. How childish and immature is tht? Is she still in college romancing a Muslim man one wonders!!

Ambassador sounded more Indian than madam Haider !

Comment section is more sensible than this lady of Indian origin..

The most sane voice to come out of Pakistan... More power to Mr. Haqqani..

Suhasini Haider is d perfect example of kids shaming their parents. Feels so sad for Swamy Ji.

Look how the lady gets perturbed when he stated "Im the Dim"😄

Hindu population in pakistan declined from 20 percent to 1% , that says a lot,

This women is full of "I think I know everything" and just dismisses the points the Ambassador makes.

H haqqani accepts shared history but suhasini won't accept that ! That is exactly what rss says ! So h haqqani is more Indian than this Hindu journos

Majority of Indians are happy partition occurred. In fact regret the total transfer of population did not take place

Q: Why can't India and Pakistan be friends? A: If they wanted to be friends, Jinnah wouldn't have asked for Pakistan as separate state.

The interviewer shouod go and talk in kittie parties rather than be part of any serious interview.

Why does this Suhasini have a soft corner for Imran Khan ?

Hard to go hugging a porcupine! The nature of the beast does not allow such an intimacy! Mr Haqqani is down to earth in his statements!

Man I was there watching this. He was a professor at my college. Was nice to shake his hand and interact after the event.

Suhasini Haider.. daughter of Dr Subramanian Swamy...What a shame! Haqqani was realistic.

The trouble is no Muslim thinks they have had a shared history with Hindus. They all say they came with the Mughals and the other invaders

It's a clear hate towards the prime minister and the govt of the day...in a functional democracy like ours there is always space for dissent and constructive criticism but not hate...counter and buttress your arguments with facts and figures rather than plain bald rhetoric ..

He is wrong in saying that India has not accepted Pakistan , only concern is terrorism

Suhasini, you are talking in the backdrop of Pulwama....! come back to your senses!

THIS MAN IS THE EQUIVALENT TO DR JAYASHANKER , IF YOU PUT THESE TWO BRILLIANT MINDS TOGETHER TO SOLVE THE PROBLEMS AND CHALLENGES THAT STAND BETWEEN YOUR PARTNERSHIP YOU HAVE ACHIEVED THE ULTIMATE , THIS SHOULD BE REGARDED AND ADOPTED OVER ALL YOURE PRIORITIES GOD BLESS INDIA AND PAKISTAN ;

The anchor is so naive.

Pakistan needed an enemy after independence... what a declaration!

With all respect to Mr. Haqqani, I refuse to believe any anecdotes Mz. Haider and the people from audience tell. They seem to cherry pick their own experience or are lieing through their teeth. Be it about Punjab or Rajasthan. The person actually says that the type of fear in urban places is not present in villages of Rajasthan? (Say) in Hanumangarh or Ganganagar? This was an utter nonsense conversation, sorry for Mr. Haqqani.

This guy speaks well in all interviews. See his speech in The Aspen

Partition of India and Pakistan is basically Partition of Bengal and Punjab..

Very informative program. We Pakistani and Indian do need to watch it.

If you breed a snake as a pet, you will be bitten one day; if you breed a scorpion as a pet, you will be stung one day. All friends and allies of Pakistan should remember it. It appears USA has learned its lesson, when will others do so?

Pakistani people need freedom from Pakistani Wehrmacht.

Biased interviewer Suhasini.

Suhasini Haider is only interested in defending Congress Party and Pakistani's. She is uncomfortable with Ambassador Haqqani's logical reasoning.

It’s sad to see the trauma that The British empire wrought on the people of this continent. Over a million people died when the country was divided. Having sown the seeds of division the British and other western powers have ensured that the divided countries remain enemies by interfering and supporting dissent on both sides. People need to wake up and realize that they are one people and that by cooperating with each other they can strengthen themselves economically and securely. Don’t let other people divide you and weaken your position.)

The Indian intellectual need to .....shed their fake humanism and talk on real terms ...and start facing REALITY....

I feel pleasantly surprised that people like Hussain Haqqani or Pervez Hoodbhoy arise from Pakistan. We do have some hope then - however small

Allama Iqbal, a Sufi, created the first partition of India. So, not all Sufis are saints. Sufism is not practiced in any Islamic mosques. Sufism is export brand of Islam to convert non-muslims.

Suhasini (didn't she have to renounce her Hindu name and adopt an islamic name when her nikaah was performed?) is married to a 'Kashmiri' Muslim; she is clearly still wearing the love jihad blinkers!

People on both sides are still stuck in mud but not Sushani. This was purpose of this meeting to be soft. She has been a fair and hospitable. Thanks

A newspaper or agency should have a neutral reporting. But leftist ideology seem to have clouded the mind of all the editors of Hindu. Various Journalist who have previously worked at Hindu has complained about newspaper dictation to follow the newspapers line of ideology in their reporting and articles. But new news agencies from India like wion in English and lallantop in hindi are refreshing as their reporting is more focused on facts and information and seldom they try to reach biased conclusions and let readers decide for themselves.

One state was Swat who didn't merged with any country at time of partition it was merged in 1969 with Pakistan and now called "Switzerland of Asia" my home ❤ 🥰

I respect haqqani and agree to most of his views, but won't agree that Indian subcontinent is least integrated. India-Nepal-Bhutan are perfectly integrated with practically open Borders and easy flow of trade and people. With certain restrictions we can consider Bangladesh in this list as well. Only problem is with Pakistan and China. As for India is concerned, till this year Pakistan was declared the most favourable nation by India in terms of Trade. In spite of Bullying attitude of China, India has opened up its market for China. Ironically, the same day when China Blocked move in UN against Indian interest, the very same day Indians purchased Chinese phones en masse (13 th March 2019 was Xiaomi Redmi note 7 Pro sale on Flipkart; and the same day China blocked anti terror move in UN). How much more the world expects from India. Saying India has equal share of the blame for hostile Indo-Pak relations is just an attempt to have a balancing talk; without substance. India is practically blame-free in the Indo-Pak Hostility. And India has done a lot, especially considering it is a developing economy, for the economical integration of South-East Asia.

Salute to Hussain Haqqani as he's a very realistic and truthful man.

Clarity, eloquence and fair criticism... Hats off to your Mr. Haqqani... Why is he not welcome in Pakistan??? Can any pakistani friend please reply here?

Husain is a highly educated guy, who tells the truth and very honest.

"The Hindu" organisation should change their name to " the group against welfare of Hindu and Bharat" just so that their intention are clear to both the supporters and opponents.

Why would anyone want to undo partition. I am more than happy about the people who left india for pakistan in the name of forming a nation based on religion. Clearly they didn't adhered to the idea of secularism and therefore destined to be doomed sooner or later. Its per capita GDP keeps going downward, has already been overtaken several times by military power and now is on the brink of bankruptcy. Its a country on the downhill which will implode anytime and therefore we just need to make sure the harms from across the border doesn't impact us and our country. Any civilization which allows religious doctrines to govern its civil society will not prosper and this separation of church from state was the very foundation on which Western societies have progressed so much in recent past.

Its lame to blame Pakistan for our lack of vision to solve our problems. The rise of pseudo-secular votebank politics by the Left and Congress has created a virtual Pakistan within our own borders. The Muslims who chose to stay here would not have done so if they did not believe in universal secular framework of governance under common laws. So the sanction to practise Sharia laws and provocative religious mores antithetical to religious harmony has shown the seeds of communal disharmony ... fundamentalists across the border has exploited this division to portray muslims of India as victims to feed and fuel the Kashmir cause. I guess Progressive,Secular,just and united India is the perfect solution to all the issues between Pakistan and us therefore its entirely in hands to find it.

At the root of it is radical islam and pakistan's refusal to accept its hindu past

This man is a great guy

China with no cultural similarities gets along well with Pakistan and likewise Russia with no cultural similarities with India could get along well why can’t India and Pakistan? It looks too childish, to fanatical and above all too foolish that the two countries are not able to see the benefits of co-existing. There is more to it than meets the eye when it comes to growth, development and mutual benefit.

Journalist always looking problem through Magnifying glass. Creating additional problem in Society

How cone there r no Hindu reletives of Indian Hindus in Na-pakistan..... who wants to go to meet them in Na-pakistan....

Hussain Haqqani is a very knowledgeable and what is more important, a truthful person. Putting him alongside a biased anchor like Suhasini Haider is a waste. Her bias aside, she is not even so well informed. Has she put on weight?

Mr. hussain SUHASINI IS NOT A FACE OF TAMIL NADU.

Which book is Mr Haqqani talking about? Can anyone tell me?

Instead of justification why don't they accept most of us justify terrorism 🤭🤭🤭🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

Very insightful conversation .

Suhasini Hyder was either not at all able to ask any intelligent question nor she created any narrative suitable for this event. All that was there being discussed was the same old rhetorical stale talk.

love Mr Haqqani....unfortunately the only Pakistani I can say that for :(

Very useful talkshow #GREAT

I have not heard " I am muslim by religion but Indian by culture' from too many pakistani residents. And to have proper relations between the two countries majority of Pakistani ctiizens will have to relize and accept that.

I have seen quite a few interviews by him. He is extremely eloquent and speaks with thorough research. On a lighter note, I was so surprised that he said instead of a Punjabi, the diplomats from India should be Odia or Bengali who deal with Pakistan Not only did he mention Odisha (I doubt many in Pakistan are aware of it's existence) he mentioned it before Bengalis. 😀

Makes me think of my Army School era.......of 1985

The most perplex thing for me is Suhasini Haidar - the daughter of Subramaniam Swamy. The irony!

nice talk along with the usual the hindu bias and blind eye to jihad phenomenon.

This interview of such a high quality, it could have been been even better if the host limited her words to asking questions and not intervening in between.

Exceedingly informative.

It took 70 years to dismantle USSR. Pakistan already lost more than 50% of the country, and the country which should rightfully be called Pakistan decided to reject all things Pakistani.

Suhasini, This being a litfest,I expected an assessment of literature and if the writers touched the souls within the given socio-political and cultural context. After all,what exactly literature finally is aimed at. I believe a cultural change and change in perception of human societies ,a sense of living together and an idea of fellow-feeling. Political realities often are too pragmatic,involving too much ego,false pride,winning and losing, businesslike exchange,lies rather than truth, hardening or softening of stance without really changing. This is where literature,I suppose,would have a role and an aim to change from within by appealing to the souls.

As a moderator,Why stop the speaker with your unnecessary points in middle? Why don't you wait until he completes.. It's really irritating

She's very fair!

Please provide subtitles too

Also, I wonder why Suhasini got off Air and joined Hindu where she doesnt do a job in front of camera. is it coz her husbands family is more orthodox and muslim women arent allowed or encouraged this? Even here, she seems most uncomfortable constantly fiddling with he saree.

Most of Pakistan ancesters were hindus and converted due to foreign invesion.However they see the invaders as role model & feel pride about them.Therefore names their missiles accordingly. .They must realise that our ancesters were same.They should feel proud of Sri ramchandra as Indians.Does Indonesians not feel that cultural affinity.Pak has moved so far away on the path of religious fundamentalism that now it is not possible to be friend until Pak further breaks into 3 part.50 years before as child we cherished the dream that India and Pak will become one country again.Today no Indian think of ever uniting.

India - pak like usa-canada 😂😂😂 i think that might not be even happening in some parallel world ... but sure.. World ll b a much better place 2 live if that short of thing happen..

Wonderful discussion Mr. Haqqani is very realistic and knowledgeful person.

Walk the talk with Haqqani will see the light at the end of the tunnel

India and Pakistan should have respect for each other.

His view is realistic and pragmatic.

Can anybody tell me the name of suhasini's parents.

Could she not edited the first introduction part telling Everyone her on KZfaq to put mobile phone on mute while almost everyone is watching this on mobile phone

Whats the name of his book?

What a program! keep it up.

The fact of the matter is north n south India are almost like 2 different countries, which many Pakistanis will not know

Hussain Haquanni is a realist . India & Pakistan have gone parallel lines India becoming a Global player while Pakistan dependent ofChina . The only common emotion of Haterate of each other because Pakistan has been an irritant for India so how can they be friends. For the last 70 years India evolved into a Soft Power so was dictated by the Soviet Union in 1965, the USA in 1971 & Kargil . Since then India has moved to become less dependent to hear these Major Power to broker mediation. India is less forgiving now than in the past since nothing was achieved in the past.Dilpomacy is left hand with a velvet and a strong stick on the right hand. Pakistan today is at its Weakest stage because of the use of Lakshar since 1948 and the Civilised World asking for its elimination by the Pakistan Army. Excellent Presentation by Hussain Haqquni. Nathan Sekhar Sydney Australia.

People like Haqqani Sir should be involved in committee to resolve Kashmir issue.

51:15 ain't gonna happen....We don't want any more Muslim... Have enough

The most telling story of all is this: Haqqani himself is a Pakistani who lives in exile in USA! Need i say more as to who is responsible for the problems in the subcontinent?

Haqqani Saheb.. .. You appears to be genuinely interested in positive relationship. But how the Pakistan Army will take this? . Can India trust Pakistan ?

The debate should be "Why India is friends with Muslim nations like IRAN, AFGHANISTAN and not PAKISTAN?"!

We should be able to resolve all the problems between our two nations within 10 years. if we have a compliment of Husain Haqqani on our side of border, who has the wisdom and will ...

What a vision! Hope and wish that becomes true one day.

Unfortunately there r not many pragmatists n realists like Haqqani n this is huge issue in fostering better relations

Enough idealism on deceptive pakistan. Time India gets realistic about the jihadi ideology and eternal enemity that pakistani elite/establishment harbour towards secular India. Time India develope direct relations with Sindhis, pashtoons, Baloch . And pay back pakistan in its own lingo. India should grow its economy and military strength and let covert operations deal with pakistan, while continuing the usual diplomatic and information ops offensive. #OffensiveDefence is the way forward, but not cheap politicians bragging about the strategy aiming at potential electoral benefits. National security policy must must must be beyond politics and consensus driven. Govt of the day should carry everyone along and not indulge in one upmanship. This is the voice of the masses.

Ambassador Haqqani is very honest and open about Imran Khan. Watch the video at 28.45. No one can disagree with his description of Imran Khan except for this journalist Suhasini. She has high regard for Imran khan, I cannot understand. I agree with everything the ambassador said about Imran. "Imran Khan is not particularly a bright person. His recent article in NY Times and his presentation at the UN show clearly that he is not a bright person and that he lacks diplomatic skills totally.

Same question but changing answers, and this is because the equations has evolved. India has developed differently and it is this change that Pakistanis are responding to it now. This evolving principle is not static and it is Pakistan that is going to feel the might of Indians. India is going develop, what the Israelis respond to its neighbours. All the historical reasoning is not important, as it has lost its rationality. India is becoming more mature and economically strong, as well strong with its militarily, its response is going to be more likely to be harsh. Pakistan has a fundamental flaw, it is its feelings of superiority, one muslim equals ten hindus. I do not believe things are not going to change. what a pity!!

Subhramaniam Swamy couldn't teach her daughter but he is now teaching the whole world about the threats of India

India is no more gullible ...

I think the reason for allocating 33% of the British army to Pakistan upon its creation might have been create a reasonable deterrent for India not to attack the much smaller and weaker Pakistan. I think that played out well in favor of Pakistan. The British rulers were very smart.