The protests in the Kashmir valley continue for the third week, There is curfew in many parts of the Valley. Anything else that appeals to the imagination of the Prime Minister as a step that will not only defend the land but also win over the people of J&K. Withdraw the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act from a number of areas immediately. During the debate in Parliament last week, many members acknowledged that Kashmir is more than land, it is people. Asymmetric distributionThe State of Jammu & Kashmir acceded to India in 1947 under a ‘grand bargain’.

Source: Indian Express July 23, 2016 20:08 UTC