The opinion expressed by  MR. Chidambaram regarding the solution to the crisis in Kashmir  should not be reflexively dismissed What is wrong in honoring the commitment given by the then government 70 years ago to the  Kashmiris? Will it not enhance the credibility  of the Indian government in the minds of the Kashmiris and remove the existing trust deficit between the Indian government and them. It will even enhance the image of India, at the international level and Pakistan will not be able to play mischief  in the trouble waters. Including separatists in the stakeholders meeting is sensible step since tahy have considerable hold over the younger generation . Peace with them is an urgent step needed than  prestige and vanity .