Autonomy For Whom And For What Purpose?

The State cabinet's approval of two reports on autonomy for Jammu and Kashmir has sparked significant controversy. The reports, prepared by panels of the ruling National Conference, have been criticized as political maneuvers rather than genuine solutions to the Kashmir issue. In Jammu and Ladakh, they are seen as attempts to weaken ties with India and divide regions along communal lines. The reports' timing and the motives of the National Conference are under scrutiny, with critics questioning the party's commitment to true autonomy and democratic decentralization.