Pakistan’s motives became amply clear when during the talks between the two foreign secretaries it tweeted that the core issue was Kashmir and the talks were pegged only on Kashmir. Even before the meeting had ended, it was evident that Pakistan was simply making a show of its commitment as far as bilateral ties between the two countries are concerned. Ghulam Nabi Azad has rightfully pointed out that India cannot afford to go soft…India would have to deal very strongly with Pakistan. One can hope that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will adopt a tough stand and give a fitting reply to Pakistan in a language that it understands.