Opinion

J&K’s leaders must show by example that hierarchy is undemocratic

By David Devadas March 16, 2025 1876 1970-71 2019 assembly axe Black September british citizen rights city councils City of London conflict industry Constitutional Changes David Devadas democracy democratic mindset Dharma dominant communities drains dynastic successions elections endogamous communities equality flyovers General Zia-ul Haq Gilgit Agent global conflict industry Greek city states hierarchy historical role Human Rights identities identity politics islam Italian city states J&K JAMMU AND KASHMIR Jihad KASHMIR Kashmir Valley Kashmiri Muslims leaders Leadership legal redress Levant local conflict industry Lord Mayor Lt-Governor monarch municipal schools municipalities municipality neighbourhoods Pakistan Palestinians peace-making polarisation political political leaders Prime Minister razor blade regional conflict industry resolutions roads rome social harmony South asia south Asian cities Southeast Asia The Story of Kashmir trust undemocratic Union territory

A disparaging reference to municipalities in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly last week brought to mind how deeply hierarchical contempt is embedded in the psyche…

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