The Conflicting Identities: India v Kashmir

Abstract

Although the perceptions of Kashmiris and Indians toward one another have not been particularly pleasant since before the implementation of Article 370, this paper demonstrates how, following its abolition, it has become nearly impossible for a person to be both Kashmiri and Indian at the same time, with the two identities standing in contrast with each other. While the abrogation may be the catalyst for the process, there is a long history stretching all the way back to the Dogra era that has culminated in the predicament before us. This article, while analysing the issue through the colonial and settlercolonial lens to analyse the antithetical identities, also demonstrates how the autonomy of Kashmir and privileges of Kashmiris have been eroded.