Aftermath Of Abrogation Of Art 370: What People From Jammu Want newsclick.in

In 2019, we witnessed how the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir remained broiled in controversy. It began after the fallout of Bharatiya Janata Party-People’s Democratic Party [BJP-PDP] government followed by the sudden and unilateral abrogation of Article 370 and its bifurcation into two union territories J&K and Ladakh respectively. Jammu and Kashmir, especially Kashmir is witnessing the longest crackdown with communication channels blocked. Only a few days ago, mobile internet was restored in the newly formed UT of Ladakh which includes Leh and Kargil, but people of Jammu are still protesting for the restoration of mobile internet absence of which has severely affected their daily lives.

As we leave this eventful year and step into 2020, NewsClick travelled to different areas of Jammu city to meet Dogras, Kashmiri Pandits and Gujjar-Bakarwals to understand what they expect from the government. Each community had its own set of demands.