Anuradha Bhasin

Anuradha Bhasin, managing editor of the Kashmir Times and author focusing on Kashmir's political landscape, discusses the recent attack on tourists that shocked the community. She highlights how, despite government narratives promoting tourism, locals feel disempowered by new land laws and political alienation. Bhasin emphasizes the resilience of Kashmiris, who continually extend hospitality to tourists while grappling with deep-seated social tensions and the erosion of local governance. Her insights shed light on the complex realities beyond the surface of Kashmir's tourism push.