In a democratic political system, it
shouldn’t matter who becomes the CM but nothing goes according to theory when
it becomes practical. Every foundation of a theory is altered and contradicted
when it is applied. And when theories are applied to places and issues like
Kashmir, the application becomes more complicated.
The
issue of Kashmir is more multi-faceted than it appears to be. A sense of
identity, separate from that of Indian and not really Pakistani has crept into
the minds of Kashmiri Muslims. Kashmir, even with considerable Sikh and Pundit
population, is identified with Kashmiri Muslims.
A
demographic reorganisation is one of the greater fears of many Kashmiri Muslims
and a Hindu being elected to the highest position in the state is the
indication of an imminent manifestation of their fears. On top of this, J&K
has always aroused interests internationally and it takes no time for even the
smallest issue to get global attention.
Hence,
no party has ever dared to make a Hindu CM of the state. Though, in the past,
parties had Hindu majority Muslims were allowed to be on the top spot.
This
has in a way sacrificed the rights of other communities living in J&K as
well as the spirit of democracy has also been compromised. But if this is
necessary to maintain peace in a war ridden region, then these are compromises
and sacrifices worth making for. Perhaps, through such a democracy if a better
Kashmir can be built, we might be able to build a better democracy in such a
Kashmir.
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