Is jailed Kashmiri leader's election victory a defeat for Modi?
Abdul Rashid, a jailed pro-Kashmiri leader, won a seat in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, highlighting the discontent among Kashmiris towards Modi's government. His victory symbolizes resistance to the 2019 abrogation of Article 370, which revoked Kashmir's special status. Despite heavy military presence and efforts to suppress dissent, Rashid’s success shows the determination of Kashmiris for representation. This outcome calls for a reassessment of the government's policies in Kashmir.
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