Trade union leader Sampat Prakash, an unconventional and outspoken Kashmiri Pandit, passed away at the age of 86. Known for his fearless activism and sharp memory of Kashmir's history, Prakash's legacy is being debated in real and virtual Kashmir. He spoke for a united Kashmir and rejected the notion of victimhood, advocating for the recognition of suffering across communities. Prakash's funeral drew mourners from different political factions, bridging ideological divides. His death was widely mourned, although the Jammu and Kashmir government and the BJP refrained from commenting on his passing.
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