Although gruesome incidents of sexual assault shake the Valley, they are downplayed in Kashmir's political and media circles. The only narrative that seems to matter is the “Kashmir cause”. Even incest and rape get buried under that.
An unending cycle of killings coupled with natural disasters has left an entire generation battling serious mental health issues. It is time to address and correct this situation.
Kashmiris share a collective memory of deep violence. Add a constrained opportunity structure and limited arenas for self improvement, and you see why Kashmir's millennials are so frustrated.
The upcoming polls will give huge power to ordinary folks who can cleanse their state of corruption and militancy. No wonder some parties are feeling threatened enough to boycott.
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