Peace is in the air in Kashmir.
To put it more realistically, a crucial factor has emerged which can make for peace. Prime Minister Vajpayee's unilateral ceasefire offer for the entire Ramzan month is a first step towards negotiations for peace. The timing of the Prime Minister's offer is significant. There is yet another significance. Two or three developments have taken place which indicate that Hurriyat leaders are no longer willing to play the Pakistani game.