Zafar Chaudhary

Zafar Chaudhary, a journalist and analyst, reflects on the evolving landscape in Jammu & Kashmir six years after the abrogation of Article 370. He highlights a shift from protests to a yearning for statehood among Kashmiris. While security has improved, the emotional and constitutional impacts of autonomy loss are still felt. Chaudhary discusses the stalled economic growth amid persistent violence, emphasizing the need for local empowerment and the importance of balancing security measures with individual rights for true reconciliation.