A Kashmiri Muslim, enjoying the freedoms and rights enshrined in the genuinely inclusive and secular Indian Constitution, waxing eloquent on ’empathy, love and mutual respect’ is an irony in itself. Quite possibly, she would not even identify herself as an Indian when visiting/staying abroad. From my time studying at University at Buffalo (UB), I can confirm that most Indian Kashmiri students at foreign universities refuse/squirm to identify themselves as Indians. When asked, their reply is always – ‘Am Kashmiri’ or ‘Am from Kashmir’. It’s never ‘Am Indian’ or ‘Am from India’. To hear such a person pontificate on ‘patriotism’ brings forth a chuckle at best.
As for Shahrukh Khan – his silence on India-Pak conflicts and ISI sponsored terror attacks on India speaks loud and clear. He does not need an interlocuter or interpreter. Hence, Ms. Qundeel’s effort to be one is in vain.
A Kashmiri Muslim, enjoying the freedoms and rights enshrined in the genuinely inclusive and secular Indian Constitution, waxing eloquent on ’empathy, love and mutual respect’ is an irony in itself. Quite possibly, she would not even identify herself as an Indian when visiting/staying abroad. From my time studying at University at Buffalo (UB), I can confirm that most Indian Kashmiri students at foreign universities refuse/squirm to identify themselves as Indians. When asked, their reply is always – ‘Am Kashmiri’ or ‘Am from Kashmir’. It’s never ‘Am Indian’ or ‘Am from India’. To hear such a person pontificate on ‘patriotism’ brings forth a chuckle at best.
As for Shahrukh Khan – his silence on India-Pak conflicts and ISI sponsored terror attacks on India speaks loud and clear. He does not need an interlocuter or interpreter. Hence, Ms. Qundeel’s effort to be one is in vain.