Elections bring hope to India-controlled Kashmir DW 09/16/2024
Briefly

At the rally, women expressed their hopes for a government that prioritizes everyday concerns like water scarcity and youth unemployment, looking to Iltija Mufti for leadership.
Shameema Jan emphasized the need for a representative who listens, stating that if Iltija Mufti is elected, she would advocate for releasing local youth imprisoned outside Kashmir.
The upcoming elections represent a critical turning point for Jammu and Kashmir, marking the first chance for residents to determine their government in nearly a decade.
These elections come after a tumultuous political period characterized by the 2014 coalition between the BJP and PDP, which ended in 2018 resulting in direct control from New Delhi.
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