NEW DELHI, Aug. 10 -- THE special status of Jammu & Kashmir has been revoked and the state has been bifurcated into two Union Territories.
Those are the facts. Much has been discussed and debated over these decisions. But it is time to consider its future implications now.
Altering the long-held governance structure was just the beginning to resolving the long-standing Kashmir problem. The real uphill task remains. How do these steps result in the development of Jammu & Kashmir and bring it closer to achieving peace and stability? That is the crux of the matter; the end goal.
Akey enabler of these outcomes can be the achievement of higher economic growth and development of the region. The integration of Jammu & Kashmir to the Indian main...