Opinion: Kashmir To Remain A Political Quagmire, But Focus On Development Is Key — Message From J&K Polls

Diplomats click photos of polling at a booth on the Dal Lake. (Photo credit: Nayanima Basu)

Source : ABPLive

In a much-needed strategic move, the J&K assembly polls are finally being conducted, and two phases have already been held without any untoward incident. Even in some areas of the Valley that were regarded as stonepelting hubs because of heavy militant presence, voting took place in full swing. While the ghosts of Article 370 and 35A continue to haunt the Valley, election-time conversations among Kashmiris also focus on everyday issues like price rise, lack of jobs and poverty. The J&K