Why don't I write about Kashmir?
Kashmir was and very much still is, the zenith of our political discourse on nationalism, relevance of history, multilateral perspectives on questions on integration and perceived injustice. I have had amazing people around me, who expressed their different opinions on Kashmir, its history, its people and of course the government. I, however, wrote nothing about nor did I make my opinion known to a lot of people. Why? Have I, as a political science student, lost all interest in actual politics and clammed myself in theory and philosophy? Have I moved into the spiral of apathy and indifference? I searched for answers and this is what I came up with. I haven’t written anything about Kashmir yet because I’m tired. I’m tired of explaining to people the meaning of democracy. I am tired of having to hide my sympathy (mind you, I mean sympathy because the scope of empathy doesn’t even arise) to all Kashmiris I know. I’m also tired of seeing my Kashmiri friends acting more brave and ...