Sacred Ties, Contested Borders: India and Nepal Between Civilisation and Geopolitics
11 June, 2026
Afroz Khan
As Nepal’s historic 2026 “Gen Z” revolution elevates political outsider Balen Shah to Prime Minister, Kathmandu and New Delhi navigate...
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#Ganderbal has 3 important developmental issues pending since decades.
1. Road Widening
2. Road widening
3. Road widening
@CM_JnK@OmarAbdullah at least request for more manpower to streamline the traffic 🚦.
@JKNC_@nasirsogami
Irony died a thousand deaths today on Kashmiri politics.
In a move packed with audacity former CM Mehbooba Mufti Sahiba chaired a review meeting at AIIMS.
This is nothing short of a constitutional crisis.
I can’t believe that the CM has not reacted to an event which erodes even further an already eroded power structure in J and K.
This is a direct hit at the constitutional competencies of the elected government. And these constitutional competencies are the constitutional assets of the people of J and K.
They are with the CM for a period of 5 years. He has no right to allow them to be trampled upon or allow to set a precedence for an unconstitutional trespass.
In what capacity did she chair a review meeting of an institution which comes under the domain of the BJP led central government.
Did the authorisation come from Delhi. Constitutionally, She can’t head a review meeting of the local departments which function under the elected government. Chairing Central government institutions review meetings is a constitutional impossibility.
Was there a fresh notification?
A government order?
A special authorization from BJP? Or are we now operating under a new constitutional arrangement where selected few can bypass constitutional protocol.
Are we shifting from a dual power centre to a Troika.
Is she the new shadow Chief Minster.
Can Mamta Banerjee Ji or Mr Stalin both ex chief ministers, chair review meetings.
What is the special arrangement in J and K. Under what law did she chair a meeting of AIIMS.
Is there a third power centre in the offing in J and K. Clarity is needed. Review is good. But J and K, reeling under institutional disempowerment cannot afford yet another round of disempowerment.
It is Mehbooba Ji today. It could be somebody else tomorrow.
Mark my words.
This is not a just review meeting. This is yet another round of disempowerment in the offing. There is much more than meets the eye.
Be prepared for a lot of theatre.
And by the way. Observe the style. Security guards in attendance. Wow.
Today, I experienced something that left me deeply saddened.
After checking into a hotel in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, I was later (After an hour) asked to leave because of concerns linked to my Kashmiri identity.
The owner was courteous & candid. He acknowledged that the decision was unfair and hurtful, but said he was following instructions. I appreciated his honesty and left without any confrontation.
I am not sharing this to seek sympathy or assign blame. I share it because such moments remind us that while laws can unite a nation, trust and understanding take longer to build.
For decades, countless Kashmiris have worked to strengthen the bonds between Jammu & Kashmir and the rest of India. Most Indians have welcomed us with warmth and respect. Yet incidents like this show that stereotypes and apprehensions persist.
My faith in India and its people remains unshaken. I hope we continue moving toward a future where no citizen is judged by their region, faith, or identity, but by their character and conduct.
That is the India we must strive for.
Cc:- @PMOIndia@narendramodi@HMOIndia@AmitShah@CMOMaharashtra@Dev_Fadnavis@mieknathshinde@nitin_gadkari@maha_governor@DGPMaharashtra@DMAurangabadMH
Aerial View: A People’s Revolution Against Narco-Terror!
Today, Hon'ble Lt. Governor @manojsinha_ led a massive anti-drug Padyatra in #Ganderbal under the 'Drug-Free J&K' campaign, turning J&K’s anti-drug fight into a people’s movement against narco-terror.
@OfficeOfLGJandK
Some more memorable moments from today’s historic gathering in #Ganderbal. These visuals reflect the spirit, unity and determination of the people who came together for a drug-free #Jammu and #Kashmir.
A day to remember.
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You may disagree with MLAs, criticize them, or oppose them politically.
That's democracy.
But mocking elected representatives as an endangered species reflects poorly on the quality of political discourse.
Every MLA carries the mandate of thousands of voters and deserves basic respect.
Chief Minister has written to Union Civil Aviation Minister @RamMNK , seeking urgent intervention to ensure the timely and secure transportation of checked-in baggage belonging to Haj pilgrims returning to Jammu & Kashmir.