The PKK’s historic announcement Monday about ending its armed struggle is the result of months of shuttle diplomacy to end the decades-old Kurdish conflict that has cost tens of thousands of lives.

Just days before Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s scheduled visit to Bihar, a major political jolt has hit the party with 17 prominent leaders from Katihar district deserting the Congress and joining the BJP.

There are calls for an amnesty for PKK prisoners, after the end of its 40-year insurgency against Turkey. 

​There are calls for an amnesty for PKK prisoners, after the end of its 40-year insurgency against Turkey.