Jaibans Singh The euphoria of the very successful elections in Jammu and Kashmir has been somewhat dampened by a festering stand-off over the formation of a government. Despite there being so many options the Kashmir-based local political parties are not ready to come forward with a viable solution. It has been universally acknowledged that the aspiration of the people of the … [Read more...] about Jammu and Kashmir: A reality check
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Changing socio-political dynamics of Jammu and Kashmir
Dr. Simrit Kahlon When the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) announced its “Mission 44” it confronted amused disdain from the Kashmiri separatists as well as local mainstream parties. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was not deterred; he addressed issues of the state with great determination and resolve. Pakistan was given a severe beating for its transgression along the line of control … [Read more...] about Changing socio-political dynamics of Jammu and Kashmir
Terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir: Mindless and futile violence
Jasmine Brar The euphoria caused by a large voter turnout for the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir has been responded to by the terrorists with a spate of attacks across the state in the last week or so. The suicide attack in Arnia , district Jammu on November, 27, followed by the second suicide attack at Uri in Kashmir on December, 05; the infiltration bid in … [Read more...] about Terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir: Mindless and futile violence
J&K Elections: Polling commences for second phase
Jaibans Singh with Sheikh Qayyum December 2: The Second phase of polling for assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir has commenced amid high security. In the past few days, after the first phase, terrorists have made a concerted attempt to disrupt the elections and bring about a feeling of fear among the people. A brazen infiltration and suicide attack at Arnia in Jammu … [Read more...] about J&K Elections: Polling commences for second phase
Democracy has triumphed in Jammu and Kashmir
Jasbir Sarai History is being created in the state of Jammu and Kashmir! The entire nation is abuzz with talk of the extraordinarily high voter turnout in the first phase of the assembly elections in the state. The world is looking closely at the changing dynamics of this sensitive region. An improvement in the voter turnout of the Jammu region was expected; what is surprising … [Read more...] about Democracy has triumphed in Jammu and Kashmir