As Jammu and Kashmir stares at a hung assembly, according to a majority of exit polls, the promises of ‘Naya Kashmir’ appear to have crumbled for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). ---Advertisement---Despite a massive push towards development, the BJP remains largely untrusted among the voters in the Kashmir Valley. For the BJP, Article 370 was an obstacle to Kashmir’s full integration into India, but for many Kashmiris, it was a pillar of their dignity and special status within the Union. While the BJP may have improved the overall security environment, its inability to balance this with respect for civil liberties has eroded its credibility in the Kashmir Valley. Lessons For The BJPThe Jammu and Kashmir assembly polls offer several critical lessons for the BJP as it looks ahead.
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