After five years since the statehood was stripped from Jammu and Kashmir by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, the region has voted in its first local election in a decade. The Kashmir Valley, which has seen significant changes since the last state elections in 2014, is experiencing a turning point. Previously, protections on land ownership and jobs were inherited, but these have now been overturned.
The election marks an important moment for the people of Jammu and Kashmir, allowing them to have a say in their local governance once again. It is a step towards restoring normalcy and democratic processes in the region. As the results of the election unfold, it will be interesting to see how the political landscape in Jammu and Kashmir evolves in the coming years.