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Bukhari: Article 370 Abrogation Deeply Wounds J&K People’s Sentiments
✍️ jknewstoday.com
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 06:34 PM
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J&K political commentator Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari has said that the abrogation of Article 370 has left a deep emotional scar among the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
The abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019, which had granted special autonomy to Jammu and Kashmir, has been a contentious issue for years. In a recent statement, political commentator Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari expressed that the move has inflicted a profound emotional wound on the residents of the region.
Bukhari emphasized that the decision, taken without broad consensus, has disrupted the sense of identity and belonging that many Kashmiris feel. He highlighted that the loss of autonomy has led to feelings of alienation and resentment among the populace.
The commentator’s remarks come amid ongoing debates over the region’s political future and the broader implications of the abrogation for national unity. While some view the move as a step toward integration, others, like Bukhari, see it as a source of deep-seated grievance.
Bukhari’s comments underscore the enduring sensitivity surrounding Article 370 and the need for dialogue that addresses the emotional and cultural concerns of Jammu and Kashmir’s people.
Bukhari emphasized that the decision, taken without broad consensus, has disrupted the sense of identity and belonging that many Kashmiris feel. He highlighted that the loss of autonomy has led to feelings of alienation and resentment among the populace.
The commentator’s remarks come amid ongoing debates over the region’s political future and the broader implications of the abrogation for national unity. While some view the move as a step toward integration, others, like Bukhari, see it as a source of deep-seated grievance.
Bukhari’s comments underscore the enduring sensitivity surrounding Article 370 and the need for dialogue that addresses the emotional and cultural concerns of Jammu and Kashmir’s people.