There are 3 facets to resolving the crisis in J&K—avoiding outright military confrontation, optimising the counter-insurgency grid, and collaborating with nationalistic politicians.
There was a sense of pride with which all four former J&K DGPs spoke at Delhi's IIC. According to them, the worst, bloodiest parts of Kashmir’s history have come to an end.
The government must get serious about its agenda to normalise the situation in J&K by initiating elections. But before that, strong anti-terrorism measures should be put in place.
At the same time, Ishaq Dar Tuesday said his country would respond effectively & decisively to all ill-considered military adventures by 'Hindutva driven dispensation in New Delhi'.
After New Industrial Policy (NIP) 2021 came into effect 1 April 2021, benefits of this policy have been largely drawn by the region, primarily districts of Jammu, Kathua & Samba.
Modi, Adityanath bring up Article 370 abrogation at rallies in region. Meanwhile, Congress candidate Choudhary Lal Singh's 371 pitch finds resonance among section of voters in Jammu.
In an interview, former J&K chief minister says despite a decrease in civil unrest, there has been stagnation in development and investment since the abrogation of Article 370.
Shankaracharya temple on hilltop overlooking Srinagar was decked up with flowers and lights, as devotees praised improved security situation in valley after abrogation of Article 370.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
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