Srinagar, Sept. 9 -- Since I began analyzing Kashmir and its population socially, culturally, and historically, one thing became clear very quickly: Kashmiris are by nature emotional, vulnerable, and gullible. I say this because history repeatedly shows it. Whether it is a religious cleric or a political leader, they always know which nerve to hit to influence people. Kashmir is undoubtedly a Muslim-majority region, and religion has long been used as a tool to polarize the population for political gain. This is not limited to politics alone. Religious clerics from different fiqas have often interpreted Islam in ways that support their narratives and mobilize followers. Every cleric today commands a distinct group of devotees. Rightly or w...