Srinagar, Feb. 7 -- Sikhs and Kashmir is a story that everyone knows but rarely introspects about. The reason being, who wants to speak up for people who can't speak up for themselves. While the words seem harsh yet their necessity is exacerbated by the existential threat that Kashmir Sikhs and their relevance has been facing since always and more so in the last few decades. This sad scenario is brought out by many factors and has also been leading to negative consequences. These are disastrous not just for Kashmir Sikhs but for the synergetic culture that valley has profoundly cherished for centuries.

Absence of Dynamic Political Discourse

Most of the academic work that has been done relating to Kashmir Sikhs is in the field of history...