Over the last 2 months , they has been no let up in violence in Kashmir Valley. With more than 70 civilian deaths and numerous injuries , the current crisis spear headed by the young stone pelters has given an unexpected punch to many in Delhi.
What is on the mind of young stone pelters ? Is it rudimentary and over simplified “azadi” inculcated by leaders who want separation from India. Or these men , born under the silence of the gun who have witnessed many conflicts and trauma made them turn into “pressure pots” who express much through pelting stones.
Well there is something missing greatly in Kashmir or any other conflict zones in India. That is “respect”. The image of India demonized as men in uniform who don't fall under the vicinity of any known law is deep rooted in many people living in these zones. The thought of “azadi” is seen as a solution to this.
There are some “intelligentsia” or elevated “stateless people” who advocate complete freedom to Kashmir valley or support their right to self determination. But will be there any chance for survival for Kashmir valley as a independent nation,which landlocked between three powerful neighbors ,India Pakistan and China requires more logical reasoning. The current “guardians” of frustrated kashmirs ,mainly separatist leaders and jihadists are radicalizing their society and selling pipe dreams of independent kashmir without having any idea how it will work.
Conspicuously the current unrest is not given due coverage in Pakistan media which is bickering over the aid , rehabilitation and ineptitude of current Pak administration in handling the devastating floods. Pakistan who is struggling with many demons which they created in the past , offers no hope or future for kashmiri people. And their support to Kashmiri “azadi” movement is meant for installing a proxy regime there which is amenable to them as they did in Afghanistan.
India 's future as a responsible state lies not in powerful army ,economy or massive structures built for commonwealth games. There should be environment where justice, livelihood and individual freedom or expression are treated with paramount respect. We have failed in Kashmir over and over again , by running a state filled with para military and army. But still, Kashmirs has a better hope with India than with separatists or Pakistan who are eager to take them to dark ages.
