Jammu and Kashmir is a union territory in northern India. It comprises two major regions: Jammu and the Kashmir Valley. A third region, Ladakh, along with Jammu and Kashmir, was a part of the state of Jammu and Kashmir until 2019. After the abrogation of Article 370, the state was broken into two: Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. The region is known for breathtaking landscapes with a history going back to the Indus Valley Civilization, with evidence of various empires — Gandhara, Mauryan, Kushan, Gupta, Mughal, and Dogra — ruling the area.
The region has been a bone of contention between India and Pakistan since its 1947 accession to India. The two countries fought a war that resulted in the establishment of the Line of Control (LoC) and divided the region into Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir and Pakistan-administered Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan. Both Pakistan and China lay claims to parts of Indian-administered Kashmir and Ladakh.
The region has faced decades of insurgency, particularly since the 1980s, fueled by political alienation, human rights concerns, and economic disparities, leading to a cycle of violence and counterinsurgency operations.
In 2024, elections were held in the region after nearly a decade, restoring an elected government. Omar Abdullah took office as Chief Minister, while Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha continues to serve as the Centre’s representative, overseeing administrative affairs.
As far as kashmir is concerned, kashmir is overpopulated and kashmiris will not sell lands, it is possible in jammu only to buy lands as ladakh will be under 6 th schedule
Fake secular crowd preaches to hindus one thing and doesnt; expect the same from kashmiri politicians and people.
Fine edit in Indian Express yesterday, which places the issue in a better context than this column, one fears. The land is secure, we are losing the people. In a wider global context, the plot as well.
The Govt should immediately ensure that the soldiers of the Sikh Light Infantry and the Naga regiments are given land in Kashmir. This will solve “Kashmir problem” in 3 months
Aur Naga problem solve karne ke liye wahaan kisse bhejna chahiye …