There is no justification for this. Since the government gives full aid to private colleges, it should also control their fee structure. It should instruct the private aided colleges to roll back the fee-increase and refund the extra amount already charged or adjust it against future tuition fees. It is easy to be hawkish and escalate tension on the borders. It is easier still to bring in the factor of religion to explain the bizarre event that took the lives of 15 of our BSF Jawans in a horrible manner.
Peace is always more difficult to wage than violent conflicts.
Let us thank God that wisdom has prevailed and the tension has been defused by diplomatic activity. But, as usual, India is locking the stable after the horse has bolted. Both governments must now resolve not to allow such a situation to develop again. Steps necessary to achieve permanent stability on our eastern borders must be taken, including the formation of a high-level joint committee to settle disputes and laying a hot line for the Prime Ministers to contact each other instantly, when required. One troubling question remains.