Abrogation of J&K’s special status is being seen through one prism: The fear of demographic change | The Indian Express

Abrogation of J&K’s special status is being seen through one prism: The fear of demographic change | The Indian Express

Written by Muzamil Jaleel |Updated: September 9, 2019 9:47:02 am

Abrogation of J&K’s special status is being seen through one prism: The fear of demographic change

If, indeed, New Delhi believes the decision is for the good of the people, then what explains the siege around every household, an unprecedented communication blockade, a record troop build-up and the detention of almost everyone who has a political or social standing in Kashmir?

If the strife in Kashmir was born out of the erosion of J&K’s special status, how can its unilateral removal by New Delhi bring peace now? (Illustration: CR Sasikumar)

There is a Kashmiri proverb: “Nav kath che rozan navan dohan” (New talk remains fresh for only nine days). It’s over a month since August 5 and the new talk is just beginning to be heard.