3 years after Kashmir changes, 5 each of liberal & Hindu Right myths that need challenging 

Chacha not talking how easily demography of Kashmir changed from H majority to M majority

I don't think that u really addressed core of the issue..... No sane person believed that removal of article 370 was the panacea for Kashmir problem... What u refer to as "nationalist right" ,doesn't see kashmir problem as a political one... They rightly consider kashmir problem as religious war "jihad" by Muslims against any non Muslim system or state...

There is no ' Classical-Liberal ' (Libertarian) Party in India. I have herd arguments in support of Blasphemy law from so called Liberal Parties. ( I think that is a paradox).

Chacha saying Kashmir is not treated equal with other states, I too agree I would say India has spent more on Kashmir than any other states.

You never cease to amaze me - you create your own myths and then use the process of debunking these myths to gas light and promote your cluttered and consciously negative point of view. What a masterpiece in cluttering up the matter. Consequences are going to be disastrous is essentially the threat you wanted to issue and you used this convoluted myth making and debunking as a cover to issue it. Wow Shekhar - are you really serious in thinking that people don’t see through this? Each of your 5 manufactured myths can be debunked like this: 1. Pakistan and it’s proxy war, false propaganda and other cross border activities are only 25% of the problem - yes as a percentage of all problems in Kashmir it is probably 25% but as the root cause it is 100% all the other problems are derived or influenced by this one problem. This problem has persisted since 1947 until 2019 - 72 years - it will take atleast a decade of peace to unwind and stabilize. A generation has to grow up in peace to believe in it. 2. If 370 is abrogated it will solve the problems - this is not a myth but the truth but it isn’t the abrogation that will solve all the problems. The abrogation opens the doors and enables the government to bring all the instruments to help start addressing and solving the problems. National programs, national laws, all constitutional provisions can now be activated in good faith and in earnest to resolve long standing problems. The existence of 370 was blocking these from being exercised in full. 3. The Kashmiri will get integrated if 370 is withdrawn - you say that this is a myth and that Kashmiri - especially Kashmiri Muslim alienation is due to them not being integrated because they are a Muslim majority state. Shekhar let us unpack the words - alienation and integration. A careful examination of the article 370 and 35a will reveal a constitutional mechanism to ring fence Kashmir and Kashmiris from the rest of India. A constitutional provision that aims at isolating also prevents integration. What would normal statehood look like minus these provisions - well - it would be a state where the writ of the constitution of India and all her constitutional machinery would apply in full and where the citizens of Kashmir would have the full rights and equal obligations as any other citizen of India. With the ring fence of 370 and 35a gone the fresh air of full constitutional access will blow unimpeded and Kashmiris will gain first a sense of unchained rights and in due time after the salve of access to rights has healed the wounds of the past 72 years a new generation will emerge with an equal sense of obligations. This is what integration looks like. 370 and 35a deferred integration and promoted - inadvertently - a sense of alienation. Alienation had nor has anything to do with religion. 4. Kashmir will prosper if it gains commerce and industry - your arguments are that Kashmir doesn’t need industry but rather Kashmiris must be given access to jobs and opportunities in the rest of India. You also tout how Kashmir is financially better off than many other states of India. Again Shekhar you lie and distort and peddle half truths. Here is the truth. (a) Kashmiris have access to all opportunities in the rest of India - there is nothing preventing their movements nor their rights across India. Kashmiris exercise these rights to the fullest of their abilities. If their abilities are enhanced they will gain access to more opportunities. Until the removal of 370 and 35a non Kashmiris couldn’t access opportunities in Kashmir. In regards Kashmir being financially better off than many other states of India please tell your audience that this is not true if the financial position of Kashmir is taken net of the special provisions, investments and subsidies that Kashmir gets that no other state gets. As a journalist you should be honest. Finally without having their own economic engine - industrial base, commercial and services eco-system how will Kashmir gain a tax base to upgrade and provide and pay for infrastructure and other services that citizens need? Where will the youth find gainful employment. Without the virtuous economic cycle why will anyone invest in or upgrade the life of a Kashmiri? Do you really believe your own words here dear Shekhar. If you do then stop prattling on and on about the need to create jobs in the rest of India. 5. We can and should change the demographics of Kashmir and that the removal of 370 and 35a will help further this. We’ll - the removal will not further but it will definitely not prevent demographic movements. In steady state what the unfenced demography will look like one can’t tell but to think it will reverse the Muslim majority is needless fear mongering and deliberately sowing the seeds of communal tensions. Unlike the genocide of the Kashmiri pandits - done with the express intent to change the demographics - the removal of 370 and 35a and the consequent industrialization and integration of Kashmir will, in steady state, result in a more truthful and balanced demography and not a one sided majority built on the ethnic cleansing and genocide of the Kashmiri Hindus. It is outrageous and not amusing to see that you carefully never mention the cleansing from the valley of 500,000+ Hindus. Shame on you Shekhar. Finally - why not use your prodigious and powerfully manipulative mind to unravel the mysteries of the National Herald, AJL, Young Indian and the Nehru family saga. Do tell us the reality as you only can spin it or is the case so cleanly open and shut that even you cannot spin and clutter it up so you just ignore reporting on it. Would love to see a CTC on the National Herald case or better still and interview with Dr. Subramaniam Swami by you and Jyoti Malhotra. Would be fascinating. If you request Hemanta Biswas may even throw in a Zilla Parishad chief for you and Jyoti to quiz. 🙃

One request - I'm a regular viewer and find it a bit frustrating when a NEW video I'm about to watch turns out to be an ARCHIVE! You can avoid misleading viewers by adding phrases like "Re-published." I'm sure this enhanced transparency will improve experience without significantly compromising on views..

there's only one Problem in Kashmir that is religious problem. If there had been non muslim majority it would've been in peace

SG please do a NI on National Herald case. Its a national problem if the head of a national party involved in fraud. Or if the Govt is troubling main opposition on flimsy grounds, then also its a National Interest subject.

SG one simple question ! If the liberals were doing all these right things , why Kashmir Problem was festering for these 70 years ? Eienstein once said that doing the same things again and again and expecting different results is idiotic thing !

I am a young man, 80 years of age. Reasonably well versed with our political situation for decades. For once, Shekar Gupta did not go haranguing Modi directly or indirectlyas he does in every write-up of his.. Good. so far. And to give a judgment of correctness without taking sides, Shekar did only one thing wrong. He did not care to tell us how to handle the situation. 'Don't think so' conclusions are akin to the old grandmother sitting on the porch and telling the neighbors what is right or what is wrong. All that is required for Gupta is to understand (or better, learn sincerely the complexities and possibilities of) the executive actions needed to bring in political acceptance of a new order. If the job of journalism is only to express what they think is right or wrong with no care for the consequences of their pronouncements, I do not think it is journalism. It is a mere blabbermouth. I am surprised to learn from Shekar Gupta that the kashmiris wanted to be treated like any other Hindu Majority state in India. Where has this come from?. Shekar is good at collecting and collating data, information etc. But his conclusions are either mostly anti-establishment (read Anti-Modi) or those with no practical values for effective and useful implementation. Journalists may say ..... well, I rest my case.

All the Kashmiri are actually Hindu , they have been converted to Islam and set to fight against their own Hindu brothers . The next regime change will come when they will converted back to Hindu, that day is not far

J&K did their own alienation by running their own constitution and not following India's laws. They did their own alienation by aligning with Pakistan based on the tenets of their common religion instead of embracing pluralism that is the philosophy of Indian culture. Only by abrogation of 370 and 35A that J&K can truly be integrated into India. And by the youth of J&K realizing that their leaders are separatists who will end up making Kashmir as violent and poor as Pakistan. Only with India can Kashmir flourish even further.

@SG: well planned CTC but I think missing on a few points (facts). 1. "Not easy to change demography? ..... What happened to Kashmiri Hindus? 2. Cannot redraw borders by force? ........ How Pakistan captured PoK? 3. "No one will go over if borders are opened" ..... I am sure Pak military will I can add more but I think these are enough to make my point.

The problem with the argument here is that he avoids the reasons for the alienation of Kashmiri which is critical unless it becomes futile and morphed into sophism.

In India we need to talk about minoritarianism in most of the states. 😂😂😂 We are one and only piece in this world with such special self derogatory mindset.

SG Sir, whole of your analysis is beating around bush. BJP and RSS supporters from their heart know that ARticle 370 will not make any much difference if it remains or removed. Kashmir's muslim majority don't like democratic rule as many things in constitution are in contradiction with Quoran and Hadis. Had the problem of Kahsmir is only due to economic issue, then muslims would not have driven hindus out of valley.

I have a question. You are saying that kashmiri people thinks that india have not considered and respect kashmir as the other states of the nation. How can you say that if kashmir was really not like the other states earlier, they had their own Constitution and flag and why only the extremists Muslims feel such while not other Muslims. Extremists feel this bcz they are now not so much free to kill hindus in the valley like earlier.

Doing appeasement of terrorists has never made them Peaceniks !

I don't think any attempt is made for demographic change in Kashmir except for rehabilitation of Kashmiri Pandits. So far as accepting Kashmiris in other parts of India it has to be balanced with open gates for rest of India to Kashmir. Otherwise, it will lead to serious backlash from the entire country.

SG, removing article 370 was the foundation on which other things are to be built. Don’t think anyone in Bjp (in upper echelons) said ‘Kashmir problem solved’. In many ways making J&K a Union Territory is more consequential than abrogation of 370. The accumulated rot in the state government machinery will have to be cleaned layer by layer.. jihadis will have to be moved out of position of influence. If J&K becomes like an average Indian state by 2050, it will be a success. Claiming successes along the way is to keep the people on the ground motivated to keep working. All countries do it. There is nothing nefarious about it.

The first part of the explanation is quite ok based on facts. But all the second absolutely trash. if if the Kashmiri Muslims do not trust India in spite of the Indian government trying to get them into the mainstream, so is the rest of India does not believe in Kashmiri Muslims. Over the years and decades, they were made to believe that India as a government was oppressive. As a result Exodus of Kashmiri Hindus in the 90s. Eight to 15 lacs of people were thrown out and the Kashmiri Muslims supported it socially. Now suddenly if someone wants the rest of India should accept Kashmiris into the mainstream, it is not going to happen. The rest of India believes that Kashmiri Muslims deep inside support separatism. Given a chance allowing them everywhere may bring in terrorists as well in disguise. The distrust is in both communities. The only option is there for either to take the whole of Kashmir as a part of India, or let the border be there and develop Kashmir within Kashmir. if Kashmiris cannot accept that people from the rest of India go there and settle, why would the rest of India accept them coming down and mingling into the main society?

Your marginalized Kashmiris have set up big businesses from Jammu to Delhi, Agra, Hyderabad Mumbai, Cochin and all important cities. Even today, you, a liberal- secular mediaman, can't buy a piece of land there. Trust me, there is very low poverty in Kashmir. Have you ever heard of anyone dying of hunger or cold in Kashmir? How much do you hold 'normal, ordinary' Kashmiri Muslim responsible for genocide of Pandits? Have you ever asked this question - even of yourself?

1991 Hindu genocide type atrocities will never happen again in Kashmir.

The so called "right wing myths" just seem to be myths held by left wingers ABOUT right wingers. You just seem to be putting your own spin on their actual view points and making them sound impractical and unreasonable. But I guess you can't be completely blamed. Everyone has biases, even you. Considering you are more left leaning than center, your misunderstanding of the right is understandable. This video helps us see left wingers' weaknesses and blind spots. And makes me more confident of the right wing continuing to hold power, as the left is still incapable of understanding ground reality.

Strongly object to the term "Hindu right". Never expected someone as politically correct and tactful as SG use such a racial slur. I know Parsis, Buddhists and even Christians and Muslims who feel the same way as a "Hindu right wing" does. Hence terming them "Hindu right wing" not only overlooks the Patriots of other religious faith it also degrades and demeans them. Rather, you should use the term "Indic wing" or "Nationalists" instead of "Hindu right wing." Please change the term. Mr Gupta. Strongly condemn you derogatory term and lodge my protest.

Abrogation for 370 & kashmir files are steps towards resolution of the issue ... however long it might take

What… 1. everyone needs aajadi? 2. LOC is permanent. No one can change it. 3. Human right violations on Indian side of Kashmir? Is he out of his mind? His company with liberal left has eroded any strain of national pride in him. He is now making a case for Pakistan to keep POK. Whose side is he?

Everybody is talking about kashmiri Muslims of valley what about kashmiri Hindus who were raped, murdered and forcefully thrown out of the state, what they want is important and according to their will decision should be made.

The real fear among the Kashmiris is the fear of demographic change, with now permission for anyone to settle in Kashmir. They have over last 70 years painstakingly drove almost all Non-muslims out of Kashmir, even raping, kidnapping and destroying under the guidance of Mullavis and Pakistan. We, the non-Muslims with open arms welcome all and we allowed millions of Urdu speaking East Pakistanis after Bangladesh war and doing the same with the Rohiginese to settle in India (note the demographic change all over India and new born confidence of agitating Islamists, for any reason.). Don't expect the followers of Islam to do the same to other. So, mr.Shekar, you missed out the 'Real' point of all the turmoil still persisting among the Islamist Kashmiris.

I completely disagree with his BS of change in demography being not possible. Muslims did that in 1990 exodus. Shekhar Gupta, true to his sickularism, is a muslim appeaser

I saw a lot of comments about the demographics change in Kashmir since 1947. Kashmir was always majority Muslim. It was Jammu which was 90% Muslim, where anywhere from 50,000 to 100,000 Muslims were killed. JAMMU IS 80% HINDU TODAY, FRIENDS!! This is what Mahatma Gandhi said in his prayer meeting on Dec 25, 1947: “The Hindus and Sikhs of Jammu and those who had gone there from outside killed Muslims. The Maharaja of Kashmir is responsible for what is happening there…A large number of Muslims have been killed there and Muslim women have been dishonoured." Partition was just an orgy of violence. There’s NO point in revisiting it. To us libtards - 370 is gone. Good. What now? The liberal argument against 370 was the reason why it was being done - to shame the Muslims, show them their place, and win elections. If you have an estranged brother, you try to win them over if you’re the older brother. This gloating and glee while we stomp over them just made the problem worse and set that back by decades. The reason why Muslims in India never joined ISIS is because they’re not the Sunni Wahabi types but basically Sufi. To all my Hindu brothers and sisters - continue swallowing the BJP’s poison and hating like you have been for the last 7 years and we’ll be indistinguishable from Saudi very soon.

What new is discussed in this video?

That the kashmiri muslims get to talk about some out dated concept of "self determination" is proof that India treats kashmir with kid gloves. Which state in india gets to talk about it ? - or anywhere in the world now ?

Sorry , no indian should accept this. Kashmir is an integral part of India and the while of it. PoK has to be freed and integrated with rest of Kashmir as part of India . Enough is enough.!

Gupta'ji veiled attempt at providing a liberal view in the garb of a balanced post. Jai ho.

In all of the worlds' religious conflicts, its always one religion's far right vs the other religion's far right. Zionists vs Hamas, Maronites vs Shia vs Sunni, Yazidi vs Sunni, yet in India its Hindu right vs Liberal Left.......... speaks volumes about the nature of Liberal left in India.

sekarji for 70 years why no railway line built up to srinagar. wait 4 few years you will find the new integrated Kashmir in india. Let us give the enough space to the government . 70 years you tried all moral thing with chidambaram leading the delegation. give sometime to NDA government . we will see.

Wow to see progress after 3 years he shows 3 year old video SG the great !!

Kashmir is not a political problem it is a religious problem if it was only about politics OIC would not have been issuing statement now and then

Summary SG advocates that Kashmiri muslims are not secular enough to accomodate Kashmiri Hindus who were violently expelled by Muslim Right wings.

The Hindu Buddhist community is under attack in South Asia. 1- In Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, the Hindu family has been under attack for centuries. 2- Thousands of Tamil Hindus were killed and oppressed by the Sri Lankan government. 3- Hundred thousand of Nepali-speaking Bhutanese Hindus were exiled from Bhutan in 90's AD. 4- The Madhesi movement was claimed in the front, and the people of Terai Madhesh in Nepal are still being insulted. 5- And the western world has been extensively converting the Hindu Buddhist community to Christianity in this region.

I think you are not opposing the resettlement of kashmiri hindus in the valley who were forced to leave their native places, if I have understood you better.

Speaking of demography change we have very good , dare I say effective examples in our neighborhood itself. To name a few, Pakistan in 1947 had 12-15% Hindus, it's less than 1% now. Bangladesh (East Pakistan) had around 30%, it's down to single digits now. China is doing a very effective job in Tibet of increasing ethnic Han population. Should have mentioned these and then called them out as morally wrong (if that is your stance) , you needn't have traveled as far as Israel. My two cents for the famous Shekhar Gupta to make him a better story teller

Government need to understand that by force they cannot stop terrorism or alienation of muslim of kashmir who are 99% of population even super power like America could not end terrorism in afganistan by force so according to me government need to go back to atal bihari vajpayee kashmir formula which is deliberation, democracy,and humanities (jamuriat,kashmiriat, insaniyat)

The so called Kashmir issue is religious and not political. Therefore one way to resolve this problem is balancing the population. SG the man who wrote about normal movement of army in Delhi as a coup attempt has no journalistic credentials. India's leadership is in the right direction and those who want to join their co religionists should be peacefully moved there and those want to be part of mainstream social fabric should be allowed to live like any other citizens. The key is zero tolerance against anti national activities in the valley .

Pakistan was provided Special Funding given favorable treatment by US Where is Pakistan now Mindset Issue How many Muslim countries practice Democracy What happened to democracy of Pakistan? Same mindset of dispensation

So local muslims are not diverse enough to accomodate Hindu pandits who went away back. So problem is muslims ?

3 political dynastic parties and their leaders have looted the people of Kashmir, as there was no auditing. Since Abrogation of Article 370, that looting has stopped. That's great for the people of Kashmir.

370 was abolished without. insulation with the people of Kashmir - what kind of democratic practice is this? have things changed in Kashmir whereby the masses of security forces can leave the valley? Arepeople of Kamire happier or better of? - No No No

Have a fact check man, the demographics of Kashmir has changed and Hindus have been thrown out by Pakistani shenanigans. And it has worked in a devious, shameful way. Why reverse cannot happen?

Your analysis many a times appears to be a paid Op Ed!!

SG.....you conveniently over looked kashmiri pandits resettlement issue who were a countable presence in the valley.

You are comfortably ignoring the unrest, movement against Pakistani state and recent outburst of the PM of POK. YOU ARE BLANTLY ANTIHINDU

The most glaring injustice in kashmir is the genocide of kashmiri pundits in the valley and their subsequent exodus. How come your analysis does not even mention this? The jihadist mindset and its manipulation by pakistan is at the very core of the issue. It is a great blessing that ladakh has been separated as a union territory as within a short time the Buddhists would also been ethnically cleansed.The process was going on at an alarming rate in kargil already. Your analysis is totally incorrect.

May be behind that door his friend is standing to greet him with AK 47 after his discourse. .

Muslim appeasement is causing a lot of difficulty.....Kashmir has been given special position by India since 1947...

Small correction Shekhar ji: Pakistan’s nuclear ambitions and endeavors to that end predate the Shimla Agreement and in fact even the 1971 war. Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto’s “we will eat grass...” statement too was from March 1965.

India should work on assimilating PoK with India seriously.

so Shaik gupta has no hesitation, started putting his bias right from the beginning of the video, not even a neutral stand and subtly make it bais ....good improvement

1. Shekhar says rather than outsiders setting up industries etc. in Kashmir, Kashmiris should be welcomed in India and get them integrated by making them own shares of companies, jobs, education etc. Was there (before Aug 2019) or Is there ( after Aug 2019) any ban on any Kashmiris going anywhere in India and finding a job or joining any university or any such thing? If Mumbai gets of hundreds, if not thousands of Biharis and Bhaiiyas every day and no one objects to it, who will object to Kashmiris coming to Mumbai and working there? 2. The plain truth is there is no 'independence' for Kashmiris- plain and simple and yet, they have all the freedom and opportunities to live and prosper in the Union of India. They have to respond and not fall prey to Pakistani attempts to fan insurgency and terrorism.

My post was deleted for stating the truth, so I am putting it back: "Shekkar harks back to the days when Hindu Muslim bonhommie was a practical necessity for India's Muslim rulers. They came to India as rulers to enjoy the Hindu's investment in the prosperity. That disguised the real ideology of Islam which is to impose their narrow views on the Hindus that had not already converted to Islam. Shekkar's heart bleeds for Kashmir's Muslims but not a word on the ethnically cleansed Hindus. That so many corporates sponsor his diatribe and so called India's intelligentsia shows that they are dim and have no shame".

I get your point Sir, why we only talk about Muslims , what about Kashmiri Pandit’s. Why we always take a soft stand on Muslims forget about history what they did in the past. If the scenario is reverse all will cry like constitution murdered intolerance etc etc…!!

With exchange all Muslim from India we can give Kashmir to Pakistan.... It will be good deal 🤝

POK fantasy we should keep on side as of now. Our focus should solely on Economic development. Trust our friends on that side of border, they will do such blunders that POK itself will be separated from Pakistan

If you call the present time as majoritarian, then what would you call the years before 2013 and also rather than cribbing about the present “ majoritarian” govn learn from them , learn how to win back against a “majoritarian” govn which has been there in power since our independence!

Chacha spoke everything except Hindu treatment in Kashmir

But Muslims in Kashmir are not ready to accept that Rest of India as their own.

Naah.. Every govt wanted to remove 370! Because unlike north east India, extremists and political icons in kashmir were misusing the special rights and it led to the loss of many javans.. Now the military has a good hold on there compared to the past and in time Kashmir will become a famous tourist destination.. I'm not a BJP supporter but the removal of 370 was utmost important for our nation

How come Gupta ji forgot about the kashmir pundits. Forget settling from outside Muslims are not willing to accept the resettlement of pundits whose ancestors lived in the valley for time immemorial. How can any discussion on kashmir happen without the discussion on Islamic concept of jihad, kufur and Darul Islam. If you have to give examples from outside India what happend to non Muslims of Lebanon, Serbia , Sudan is more relevant for kashmir than Isreal.

Not single line about Kashmiri Hindu community ?

Is here anyone who supports me on Taiwan's freedom? Tibet's freedom? Texas's.Freedom North Ireland freedom?(if they want) Sorry I need to add phalistine too? Phalestine freedom?

Never ever will surrender to india. We continue to fight till ............

We need to change demographic in Kashmir, Hindus needed.

Boss- as usual your submission are flawed0 What do you call lakhs of kashmiri pandits who were driven out by militants from Kashmir and their properties annexed by other kashmiris is not demographic change, further more, partition of sub continent how many people were displaced in either side and we're uprooted and forced settle on either side, and we have lived with, if this is not demographic change then what else is this.

When muslims in mainland India are not happy even they are enjoying all democratic rights then how can you expect muslim majority in Kasmir valley to be happy. Whatever you do they will never be happy.

What about anger of Kashmiri Pandits. Who started it

India has 6 other states where Hindus are not the majority, but the problem was big in J&K as Pakistan and Kashmiri dynastic leaders worked together in doing Hindu Ethnic cleansing in 1991.

Where is the comparative data? Or was this just a rebuttal opined?

I agree,the reason so many Kashmiris hate India is because how they are treated by some hinduvata extremist in the north

This is not national interest- this is your interest … 😡😡😡

Liberal, Hindu Right? What about Islamists

Why are you wasting time on this issue - liberals in India are living in alternate world!!

You should stop from doing your anti national rant, kashmir has been living lavishly on the taxes of hindus in other states

We better stop having discussions on Kashmir and start having discussions on how to take pok back. We need to change the age old narrative of Pakistan on Kashmir and create a counter narrative when they are at their weakest.

Shame on you Shekar, for conveniently omitting the genocide of the kashmiri pandits. Without their restitution and punitive action against their perpetrators how can any reconciliation be achieved. For shame, and you call yourself a centrist.

Pakistan and Kashmiri Muslims share 50-50 roles, opportunistic nature and loyalty to ummath make them hard coded against Hindus, they will opposed Hinduism and will be unwilling to share anything with Hindus even in unconscious mind, no amount of economic development will help. Only changing demography 80-20 or 90-10 in favour of Hindus will bring positive result.

pakistan calling pok as azad kashmir is funny because kashmir waw already free before they attacked kashmir in 47 after they attacked and took thier freedom india got a chance and maharaja had to sign axesation document

Hindu need to identity their enemy and to neutralized them. Eg print shekar gupta and Co

Shekhar…..start with stating if you support abrogation or not? Kashmir UN resolution is a worthless document….India like Israel can do what it wants and the world will go along….that’s the reality! Shimla agreement is only to keep the issue btw India and Pakistan. Kashmir has to be ruled with an iron hand like Israel rules Gaza…any softness will result in another genocide of Hindus. Where were you when that happened? You were a senior journalist but said and did nothing…..India will never forget or forgive journalists like you

The change of the colour of the shirt from white to green was very dramatic and effective. Well argued. The last line- A giant finger in the eye! Love it.

Abolish of 370 allow implementation of indian penal code...#tirangaflyinghigh

Takla kashmirs mostly migrated to abroad That's what india did to a beautiful valley

the solution you have given for integration of kashmiris with india is so profound and simple. but why is it not happening on the grounds? who is to be blamed?

Very Balanced views and opinion, but unfortunately no mention about the Kashmiri Pandits and their rehabilitation back, for whom this whole thing was done.

Thanks for supporting India

Sad to see SG talking about Muslim majority in Kashmir . Dig deeper or go back further in history and see all the associations with the Hindu religion you will realise how demography has been changed in Kashmir over centuries . The last was brutally in the 90s . I may agree all Modi’s efforts will not get Kashmiris to be Indians . The truth is NOTHING but NOTHING will make them INDIANS . It may take generations to see the result ( fruit ) of MODI’s change initiation , if it does come about . Dishonesty is in their genes , strengthened by their leaders . Against all odds we have to pursue our goal , like the young army officers and jawans overtook the posts from the pak infiltrators . SG’s piece is for a day , month , year , at the most a decade MODI’s measure may take a few generations to show result . May .

I stopped watching it in between. Please talk about Kashmiri Hindus, their rights, there will n wish including the converted ones. Talking anything about Kashmir by only keeping in mind the Muslims there is meaningless.

You did not touch the demographic changes happened in 1990s that makes it unqualified for Plebicite. You are afraid to touch on the violence. Return of Hindus os essential for Kashmiriyat. Economic revolutions bring Emotional Changes ...its by far true experiment. Indeed Roght wing has point to celebrate. Without 370 they can change the Kashmir the way it was with Paththarbaz log. Still You are not accepting 370 removal was historic good for Kashmit

Comparing Israel and Kashmir situation is a fallacy - its comparing apples to oranges. Firstly Kashmir was not carved forcibly by any external powers. It is and has been and will always be a part of Bharat (India). Secondly it is more of a political problem than a cultural or religious one. Because it just cannot be a religious one. Our constitution strictly prohibits that. Culturally Kashmir has always been Hindu by its origin. So please SG, do not mix in your biases when you are purportedly providing a non biased report

Scaremonger! All he is saying that Hindus need to be scared and not assert!