Eroding Democratic Rights in J&K: The Statehood Conundrum The recent annual report by the Forum for Human Rights in J&K has highlighted the contentious issue of statehood for the erstwhile state, now a Union territory.
The forum's plea to restore full statehood and repeal the 2019 Reorganisation Act comes at a time when the region is grappling with the aftermath of terrorism and security concerns.
The forum argues that linking statehood to the security situation and terrorist attacks could erode democratic rights in J&K, a concern that is both plausible and alarming.