Jammu and Kashmir — the elusive quest for Statehood
Seven years after the revocation of Article 370, Jammu and Kashmir remains under heavy security with no restoration of statehood. The article highlights ongoing economic struggles, high unemployment, and persistent political tension in the region.
August 5 marks seven years since Jammu and Kashmir (J&K)’s special status (Article 370) was revoked by the Narendra Modi administration; a few days hence, August 9 will mark seven years of J&K’s loss of Statehood . Both actions were accompanied by the most dubious lockdown in India’s history. Thousands of troops were flown in, over 5,000 political leaders and cadre were detained, and curfew was imposed together with a communications blockade.
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