The Intelligence from The Economist State of alarm: India moves on Kashmir
Aug 7, 2019
Alex Trevelli, The Economist's India correspondent, sheds light on the political turmoil in Jammu & Kashmir following the revocation of its autonomy by Modi's government. He discusses the fear and potential demographic changes within India's only majority-Muslim state. The conversation takes a darker turn as Trevelli describes the precarious lives of deep-sea divers navigating a volatile oil market, paralleling their struggles with the rise of deepfake technology, which poses serious risks for misinformation and societal trust.
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Kashmir's Status Revoked
- India revoked Jammu and Kashmir's special autonomous status granted in the 1950s.
- This radical move risks escalating tensions with Pakistan and within the disputed region.
Justification for Revocation
- The Indian government justified the decision citing persistent insurgency, underdevelopment, and the desire for a unified nation.
- They argued Kashmir's special status was unfair to the rest of India.
Kashmir's Accession to India
- Kashmir's unique history involves a Hindu ruler and Muslim majority population during India's partition.
- Kashmir joined India with special autonomy negotiated for its people's buy-in.