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
I strongly condemns the terrorist attack on tourists in Baisaran, Pahalgam J&K.
This heinous act of violence not only highlights the desperation of Pakistan-sponsored terrorists but also underscores their cowardice in targeting innocent civilians. Such actions reflect their frustration and will not deter the commitment of our security personnel or the resilient spirit of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
We extend our deepest condolences to the families of the victims and reiterate our unwavering support for all efforts to restore peace and security in the region.
Absolutely soul crushing. They didn’t just take lives in Pahalgam, they assassinated every shred of humanity we had left. This wasn’t just murder, this was a massacre of compassion, of conscience, of everything that makes us human.
#PahalgamTerroristAttack
HAPPY HOLI
Wishing you and your near & dear ones peace, good health, prosperity and happiness always on the auspicious occasion of #Holi2025
Jai Hind 🇮🇳
@TheSkandar
A controversy erupted on Sunday over the holding of an ‘obscene’ fashion show at the famous ski-resort of #Gulmarg in north Kashmir, during the holy month of #Ramazan