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Kashmir Elections 2024: The first regional assembly vote in a decade brings hope as Kashmiris prepare to reject Prime Minister Modi’s policies.
The Kashmir Elections 2024 mark a pivotal moment for the region, with voters energized by the prospect of electing their regional representatives for the first time since 2014. This is also the first election since the controversial revocation of Article 370 in 2019, which stripped Kashmir of its autonomy.
Excitement Amid Disillusionment
For the first time in decades, there is a palpable buzz in the Kashmir Elections 2024. Voters like 75-year-old apple farmer Bashir Ahmad Thokar are eager to participate, hoping to challenge Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s policies that have drastically altered the political landscape of the region.
Impact of Article 370 Revocation
The Kashmir Elections 2024 are seen as a significant referendum on the decision to revoke Article 370 in 2019, which brought the region under the complete control of the central government. Thousands were jailed, and the region experienced an unprecedented internet blackout, fueling widespread disillusionment.
A Pivotal Moment for Kashmir
With the Kashmir Elections 2024, residents now see an opportunity to voice their dissent against the central government and reclaim a sense of political agency. The vote is being closely watched as a barometer of public sentiment in the face of years of political and social turmoil.