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the absence of any clear proof. However, sources said, the government was caught in a bind after the BJP stepped up pressure and called for stopping the dialogue with Pakistan. This was reaffirmed forcefully by the BJP top brass at today's meeting with the Prime Minister. The problem for the government, sources said, is that it stalled the dialogue process over the beheading of an Indian soldier in January when the government went on record to blame Pakistan Army regulars. A similar admission this time would have strengthened the

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BJP's demand to withhold talks, a "strategically undesirable" objective for the government as it does not want to accentuate acrimony with Pakistan's new government. Moreover, sources said, blaming the Pakistan Army would force Sharif to take a hard stand against India, which would virtually derail the peace process at this crucial juncture. ... contd.
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