In Chandralekha Zutshi’s comprehensive exploration of Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah's political journey in Kashmir, the book offers a nuanced and empathetic analysis that transcends traditional hagiographical narratives. The author deftly places Abdullah within the broader context of postcolonial politics, unravelling the complexities of his evolving roles from anti-feudal fighter to pragmatic secularist and ethnic nationalist. Zutshi contends that Abdullah's life exemplifies the enduring struggle between being a patriotic Kashmiri Muslim and a loyal Indian a dilemma that persists in contemporary Kashmir. The narrative skillfully navigates through the political landscape, connecting micro-events with macro-political situations and delving into the intricacies of Kashmir's unique position within postcolonial India. The book's timely release coincides with significant events, including the Supreme Court's verdict on Jammu and Kashmir's special status, adding la
The verdict has reignited an old debate on India’s polity is the country a Union of states or does the Constitution envisage it as federal? The Supreme Court has let itself down with its lack of clarity
Domestic legal closure on the question of India’s full sovereignty over Kashmir does not automatically change international attitudes. It depends, above all, on constructing a sustainable new political compact in Kashmir
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