8 months ago
CCG Report Highlights Rising Alienation in Kashmir
A group of concerned citizens visited Kashmir and found that many people are feeling angry and disconnected from India.
They met with various people and found that the youth are becoming more radical, and there is a lot of fear and silence.
The group also noticed that people are boycotting events like concerts and that there is a lack of jobs and hope for the future.
They warned that this situation could lead to more problems if not addressed.
A report by the Concerned Citizens’ Group (CCG) highlights growing anti-India sentiment and radicalization among Kashmir's youth.
The visit to Kashmir took place from October 28 to October 31, following recent security operations and attacks.
The report indicates a deepening alienation and resentment against both the central government and the local government.
There is a pervasive fear among civil society members to express dissent due to police repression.
The group warns of a potential eruption of suppressed anger and frustration among the people.
- Who
- Concerned Citizens’ Group (CCG), led by former Union minister Yashwant Sinha, along with Kapil Kak, Bharat Bhushan, and Sushobha Barve
- What
- A report highlighting growing alienation and radicalization among Kashmir's youth
- Where
- Kashmir, India
- When
- The visit took place from October 28 to October 31, with the report released on an unspecified Thursday
- Why
- To assess the ground situation and public sentiment in the wake of recent security operations and attacks
Key facts
- Reporting Group
- Concerned Citizens’ Group (CCG)
- Visit Dates
- October 28 to October 31
- Key Findings
- Growing anti-India sentiment, youth radicalization, and deepening alienation
- Notable Incident
- Sonu Nigam concert boycotted by ordinary Kashmiris
- Report Release Date
- Thursday (unspecified date)
Quotes
Concerned Citizens’ Group (CCG)
A civil society collective led by former Union minister Yashwant Sinha.
“During the meetings with all those we met from the civil society, we realised that the alienation had deepened, resentment and anger against the central government had increased but it was also partly directed now against the popularly elected Omar Abdullah government. There is a pervading fear of voicing any dissenting views or opinions by civil society members. Repression by the police on this front is real that does not spare public intellectuals, media persons and others.”
telegraphindia.com
“Anti-India sentiment is spreading widely. Public sentiment that had largely turned away from Pakistan has shifted since Operation Sindoor, we were told. While militancy remains at a slow burn, a churning among youth seems to be motivating them to enter spaces of greater radicalisation, possibly supported by forces across the Line of Control.”
telegraphindia.com
A prominent doctor (anonymous)
An anonymous individual who spoke to the Concerned Citizens’ Group.
“We have been silenced. A volcano of suppressed anger and frustration bordering on hatred could erupt any time and all it needs is a trigger.”
telegraphindia.com
Sources
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