Jammu & Kashmir Lense | Vol 1 | No 3
The Jammu and Kashmir Lens reports on the region’s political, economic, and security landscape. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah projects 9.5% GSDP growth in the J&K Budget 2025-26. Security concerns persist, with killings in Kathua, operations in Poonch, and arrests linked to terrorism. Political unrest includes protests over daily wage workers’ treatment and a controversial fashion show in Gulmarg. Development efforts focus on border tourism and housing, but special power bill waivers are denied. India rejects Pakistan’s Kashmir remarks at the UN, while the UK refuses to mediate.
