Effective narrative building needed to reinforce Kashmir’s freedom struggle | Muzzammil Ayyub Thakur

Speaking at a session titled ‘Global Struggle for Kashmir: The Role of Think Tanks’ – held at IPS on May 22, 2024 – Muzzammil Thakur underscored the seemingly irreversible nature of India’s revocation of Article 35A, which was more significant to Kashmiri identity than the more familiar repealed Article 370. One crucial way to fight against this, he said, is through narrative building and public policy advocacy for Kashmiri freedom. He called for engagement with the younger generation and creating a deeper understanding of India’s cultural and historical influences within Kashmir.