Why is India so scared of my book on Kashmir that it has banned it?
Summary
The Indian government banned 25 books on Jammu and Kashmir, claiming they promoted false stories and secession. One of the banned books, "A Dismantled State," talks about life in Kashmir after the 2019 change that removed its special status. This ban sparked memories of earlier government actions that restricted freedoms in the region.Key Facts
- On August 5, 2019, India removed Jammu and Kashmir's special status under Article 370 of its Constitution.
- The former state was split into two union territories under central government control.
- As the sixth anniversary of this change approached, tensions rose due to rumors of possible further administrative changes.
- The Indian government banned 25 books about Jammu and Kashmir, citing them for promoting false narratives and secessionism.
- Among the banned books is "A Dismantled State," which challenges the government’s claims of normalcy in the region.
- The government justified the 2019 action by saying it would bring peace and development, but critics point to increased restrictions and detentions since then.
- Local journalism has been heavily restricted, with pressures on newspapers to align with government views.
- The Public Safety Act allows the government to hold people without charges for up to two years, and its use has increased since 2019.
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