West Bank & Jerusalem
India remakes Kashmir's demography through residency and land laws
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India has reshaped Kashmir's political and demographic landscape through new domicile rules, electoral gerrymandering, and revised land laws, according to Middle East Eye. The changes have sparked debate over whether New Delhi is pursuing settler colonialism in the disputed territory, which previously enjoyed autonomous status under Indian administration.
The policy shifts affect residency requirements, voting patterns, and property ownership in Kashmir, fundamentally altering the region's composition and political representation. Critics argue the measures represent a deliberate strategy to dilute the territory's distinct identity and reduce the political power of its existing population.
