India and Pakistan Talk About Peace

May 15, 2026, 20:53
AsiaPolitics

Introduction

A leader from the RSS group in India wants to talk to Pakistan. Some people like this idea, but others do not.

Main Body

Dattatreya Hosabale is a leader in the RSS. He says India should trade with Pakistan and give visas. He says India must stop terrorism, but it can still talk to the people of Pakistan. Pakistan likes this idea. A spokesperson from Pakistan says these words are good. Pakistan wants to stop fighting and be friends again. Some Indian politicians are angry. They say the government cannot talk and stop terrorism at the same time. They also disagree with how Hosabale talks about old attacks.

Conclusion

The RSS wants to talk to people. The Indian government wants Pakistan to stop terrorism first. The opposition politicians disagree with the RSS.

Learning

💡 THE 'WANT' PATTERN

In this text, we see the word want used many times. For A2 students, this is the easiest way to talk about goals and desires.

How to use it: Person + want/wants + to + action

Examples from the story:

  • India wants to talk → (Goal: Conversation)
  • Pakistan wants to stop fighting → (Goal: Peace)
  • The government wants Pakistan to stop terrorism → (Goal: Change someone else's behavior)

📦 WORD BANK: OPPOSITES

Learning words in pairs helps you remember them faster. Look at these opposites from the article:

  • Like ↔\leftrightarrow Disagree/Angry
  • Friends ↔\leftrightarrow Fighting
  • Stop ↔\leftrightarrow Start (implied)

Vocabulary Learning

leader (n.)
a person who leads or is in charge of a group
Example:The leader of the team gave a clear plan.
talk (v.)
to speak with someone
Example:They will talk about the new project.
group (n.)
a number of people or things that are together
Example:The group went to the museum.
people (n.)
human beings in general
Example:People enjoy music.
idea (n.)
a thought or suggestion
Example:She has a good idea for the party.
others (pron.)
other people or things
Example:Others will join us later.
stop (v.)
to cease or end
Example:Please stop making noise.
trade (v.)
to exchange goods or services
Example:They trade books for money.
visas (n.)
documents that allow travel
Example:He applied for visas to visit France.
terrorism (n.)
violent acts against people
Example:The country works to fight terrorism.
fighting (n.)
violent conflict
Example:The fighting caused many problems.
friends (n.)
people you like and trust
Example:Friends help each other.
angry (adj.)
feeling upset
Example:She was angry about the delay.
government (n.)
the group that runs a country
Example:The government made new rules.
disagree (v.)
not agree
Example:They disagree on the best plan.
old (adj.)
from long ago
Example:The old tree is tall.
attacks (n.)
violent actions
Example:The attacks were surprising.
good (adj.)
positive or desirable
Example:That is a good idea.
like (v.)
to enjoy
Example:I like chocolate.
wants (v.)
desires
Example:She wants a new bike.