For the first time in a decade, elections will be held in Muslim-majority Kashmir, marking a significant move towards restoring self-governance after years of political suspension.
Rajiv Kumar, India's chief election commissioner, noted during his visit that 'everyone we met wanted elections', indicating a strong desire for democratic processes in the region.
The Supreme Court of India has compelled the government to initiate a process for electing a democratically elected government and restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.
The region of Kashmir has been at the center of a long-standing conflict between India and Pakistan, leading to decades of unrest and loss of life.
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