As the euphoria of a fantastic electoral victory dies down, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will start looking at various issues of governance and security.
This must include a serious look at Kashmir, where a lack of understanding and of coordination between the Centre and the state, combined with wayward policies, has shaped the situation to the advantage of the separatists.
The large army presence provides the adhesive that has been so essential in the absence of serious initiatives to address the alienation.
What are the issues that need to be flagged?