Echoes of Unity: Kashmir’s Collective Spirit in Times of Conflict
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Kashmir's strategic location and its vulnerable geography have led to prolonged conflict both internally (the terror attack) and externally (political conflicts), affecting psychological trauma among the people of Kashmir. Witnessing multiple wars, territorial disputes, and Pakistan's use of radicalisation and political transformation, particularly following the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019, has led to turmoil within Kashmir. Media narratives have significantly contributed to polarising and spreading propaganda, leading to potential violence against Kashmir. Despite ongoing unrest, the cultural Kashmiriyat ideology supports societal cohesion. Youth and women become silent preservers of psychological stability and culture amid the conflict. This paper explores how Kashmir’s population demonstrates resilient psychological solidarity rooted in shared suffering and survival despite ongoing violence and division.
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