Kashmir Politics

The Abdullahs can refute former spy chief’s claims – if they stand up to the Modi government

To many Kashmiris, AS Dulat’s claims have sharply underlined the National Conference government’s reluctance to antagonise New Delhi.

Safwat Zargar
· Apr 21, 2025 · 06:30 am
Ghulam Nabi Azad expels three leaders three months after launch of his new party

The Democratic Azad Party expelled Tara Chand, Manohar Lal and Balwan Singh on Thursday.

Scroll Staff
· Dec 23, 2022 · 01:35 pm
Why Ghulam Nabi Azad’s new party has been met with scepticism in Kashmir

The spectre of ‘proxies’ hangs over the former Congress leader as Kashmir’s electoral politics has been regarded as shadowplay, with Delhi calling the shots.

Safwat Zargar
· Sep 15, 2022 · 06:30 am

Going by Home Minister Amit Shah’s logic, to strengthen democracy, Kashmir must lose it first

As Shah visited the Valley, Kashmiri students were booked under terror charges for supporting Pakistan’s cricket team.

Ipsita Chakravarty
· Oct 27, 2021 · 06:30 am
Despite strong words, a Biden-Harris administration is unlikely to change US position on Kashmir

There are few expectations in the Valley.

Ipsita Chakravarty
· Nov 16, 2020 · 09:00 am
Special Report: In Kashmir, who are the leaders of the new political ‘mainstream’?

Second-rung leaders and political players who previously worked behind the scenes have now come to the fore.

Ipsita Chakravarty
&
Safwat Zargar
· Dec 18, 2019 · 09:00 am

Video

See all

Why Madrasi Camp’s demolition in Delhi signals the end of a unique community

Jun 26, 2025 · 07:15 pm
Scroll Adda: ‘Secular forces fixate on footnotes, Hindutva gets how Indians deal with history’

Jun 20, 2025 · 06:00 pm
Watch: ‘Pushed’ into Bangladesh at gunpoint, two Assam residents return to narrate their ordeal

Jun 19, 2025 · 07:03 pm
Video: The destruction of the Indian university

Jun 15, 2025 · 06:00 pm
Eco India: How can Kannauj's famous perfume industry survive the effects of climate change?

Jun 08, 2025 · 08:55 am

Analysis: In Kashmir assembly polls, BJP could well emerge as the largest party

Political engineering could overcome demographics in the Muslim-majority state.

Kashmir Observer
· Jul 03, 2019 · 03:30 pm
The Third Front: Could Sajjad Lone’s People’s Conference be a new force in Kashmir politics?

The party has travelled a long way, from separatist politics to allying with the BJP.

Safwat Zargar
· Dec 04, 2018 · 06:30 am

Kashmir Politics

The Abdullahs can refute former spy chief’s claims – if they stand up to the Modi government

To many Kashmiris, AS Dulat’s claims have sharply underlined the National Conference government’s reluctance to antagonise New Delhi.

Safwat Zargar · Apr 21, 2025 · 06:30 am

Ghulam Nabi Azad expels three leaders three months after launch of his new party

The Democratic Azad Party expelled Tara Chand, Manohar Lal and Balwan Singh on Thursday.

Scroll Staff · Dec 23, 2022 · 01:35 pm

Why Ghulam Nabi Azad’s new party has been met with scepticism in Kashmir

The spectre of ‘proxies’ hangs over the former Congress leader as Kashmir’s electoral politics has been regarded as shadowplay, with Delhi calling the shots.

Safwat Zargar · Sep 15, 2022 · 06:30 am

Trending

Are our pampered pets really living their best life?

Yesterday · 10:00 pm

Mount Everest: A new route avoids treacherous Khumbu Icefall in safer path to summit

Jun 30, 2025 · 10:00 pm

This book is an alternative account of literary beginnings in modern India through women’s writings

15 hours ago

How the uncivility in India’s gated communities is the result of deliberate political design

16 hours ago

Tech jobs aplenty in Dubai’s AI boom – depending on your passport

Jun 30, 2025 · 11:30 am

Going by Home Minister Amit Shah’s logic, to strengthen democracy, Kashmir must lose it first

As Shah visited the Valley, Kashmiri students were booked under terror charges for supporting Pakistan’s cricket team.

Ipsita Chakravarty · Oct 27, 2021 · 06:30 am

Despite strong words, a Biden-Harris administration is unlikely to change US position on Kashmir

There are few expectations in the Valley.

Ipsita Chakravarty · Nov 16, 2020 · 09:00 am

Special Report: In Kashmir, who are the leaders of the new political ‘mainstream’?

Second-rung leaders and political players who previously worked behind the scenes have now come to the fore.

Ipsita Chakravarty & Safwat Zargar · Dec 18, 2019 · 09:00 am

Video

Why Madrasi Camp’s demolition in Delhi signals the end of a unique community

Jun 26, 2025 · 07:15 pm

Scroll Adda: ‘Secular forces fixate on footnotes, Hindutva gets how Indians deal with history’

Jun 20, 2025 · 06:00 pm

Watch: ‘Pushed’ into Bangladesh at gunpoint, two Assam residents return to narrate their ordeal

Jun 19, 2025 · 07:03 pm

Video: The destruction of the Indian university

Jun 15, 2025 · 06:00 pm

Eco India: How can Kannauj's famous perfume industry survive the effects of climate change?

Jun 08, 2025 · 08:55 am

Analysis: In Kashmir assembly polls, BJP could well emerge as the largest party

Political engineering could overcome demographics in the Muslim-majority state.

Kashmir Observer · Jul 03, 2019 · 03:30 pm

The Third Front: Could Sajjad Lone’s People’s Conference be a new force in Kashmir politics?

The party has travelled a long way, from separatist politics to allying with the BJP.

Safwat Zargar · Dec 04, 2018 · 06:30 am

Take Scroll With You

Safwat Zargar
· Apr 21, 2025 · 06:30 am

Scroll Staff
· Dec 23, 2022 · 01:35 pm

Safwat Zargar
· Sep 15, 2022 · 06:30 am

Ipsita Chakravarty
· Oct 27, 2021 · 06:30 am

Ipsita Chakravarty
· Nov 16, 2020 · 09:00 am

Ipsita Chakravarty
&
Safwat Zargar
· Dec 18, 2019 · 09:00 am

Kashmir Observer
· Jul 03, 2019 · 03:30 pm

Safwat Zargar
· Dec 04, 2018 · 06:30 am