Kashmiris Are Voting Again. But Do They Have a Voice?
Briefly

In the Tao cafe, conversations turn hushed when politics arise. Young Kashmiris express uncertainty about their future in a Hindu-nationalist India and a lack of direction.
Kashmiris feel trapped between India and Pakistan, caught in cycles of oppression and violent resistance, illustrating the complex realities they face in their daily lives.
The recent election for Kashmir's regional legislature is seen as a partial restoration of democracy, but many young Kashmiris believe it will not return their full voices.
Kashmir's youth contend that the government's repression of dissent further complicates their struggle for autonomy and freedom of expression in a politically charged environment.
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