Abrogation of Article 370: Kashmiris Perspective

Abstract

Kashmir has remained bone of contention between India and Pakistan since partition of subcontinent. At the time of partition, the armed revolt liberated a part of Kashmir called Azad Jammu and Kashmir that is under de-facto control of Pakistan while rest of the part is still under Indian illegal control. Incident of 5 August, 2019 suddenly made change in history of Kashmir and pushed Jammu Kashmir into jail by abrogating Article 370.This study tries to explore the shift in Kashmiris’ perspectives after scrapping of Article 370.It highlighted the impact of scrapping of Article 370 and role of Indian and Pakistani leadership during this time period. In a shell, it seems Kashmiris perspectives shifted toward wish for independent Kashmir.

Keywords; Abrogation, Kashmir, Impact, Demographic Change, Kashmiris Perspectives