Srinagar, Nov. 26 -- Political systems across the world thrive on stability, integrity, and adherence to principles. These qualities ensure continuity of vision and inspire public confidence. In Kashmir, however, the political landscape has long been plagued by inconsistency, opportunism, and a lack of ideological commitment. The result has been a fragile system where political loyalties shift with alarming frequency, and betrayal is no longer seen as an exception but as an accepted norm. The Culture of Shifting Loyalties Frequent changes in political allegiance have created an environment of deep uncertainty. Parties and leaders often drift from one ideological plank to another, not out of conviction but in pursuit of personal or politic...