Readers’ comments: On letter from Lahore, young people give hope of overcoming borders and hate

Such a lovely piece, beautifully explaining the shared legacy and current challenges (“A letter from Lahore for Abhijeet Dipke: We watch with wonder and longing”). The Cockroach Janata Party here in India and Gen Z across South Asia have given me hope that we can come together, despite our bitter history, for a brighter future. I wish our boundaries would not stop us from learning and sharing with love, and in legal ways. – Manish

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I was overwhelmed by the letter written by Ehtesham Hassan. My heart fills with joy and hope when I see these young people dream of a larger space for themselves, defeating the border lines that pierced our hearts and had sown the seeds of hatred. I wish these lines too were imaginary. My good wishes to the young people. – Anshumitra Kayal

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I was active during my student days, particularly during the Emergency when our government deprived us of our human rights. India’s Gen Z has rallied and made sure they were heard by the ruling party of the country about certain shortcomings. Several opportunists and anti-social elements have infiltrated and tried to exploit the movement. I agree with your write-up. You said what many were longing to say. May your tribe increase...

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