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Friday, May 17, 2024

Why are Kashmiris voting in Indian election they’ve long boycotted?

The Modi government’s abrogation of Kashmir’s special status means many in the region see voting as the only way to be heard.

..For years, most people in Indian-administered Kashmir have boycotted elections, which many here have seen as attempts by New Delhi to legitimise – using democracy – its control over a region that has been a hotbed of armed rebellion against India since 1989. Rebel armed groups and separatist leaders have routinely issued boycott calls ahead of every election. READ FULL REPORT from Al Jazeera

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