1. Assertion of Kashmiri Identity Prepared By Dr. Muhammad Shafi Bhat (Ph
Assertion of Kashmiri Identity Prepared By Dr. Muhammad Shafi Bhat (Ph.D Political Science)

2. Theme of the Presentation
Jammu and Kashmir and its political shifts (post 19th century)

3. Content of the Presentation
Jammu and Kashmir before 19th century
Jammu and Kashmir and its Political identity
Paradigm shifts in state politics
Post 1990 era in Jammu and Kashmir
conclusions

4. Introduction
Early assertion of Kashmiri identity was the consequence of pitiable socio-economic condition in which the Muslim community was placed during the political regime of Dogra’s.

5. Diverse Character and Jammu and Kashmir,
State and Identity Crisis
Emergence of Multiple Political Identities

6. Nationalistic sentiments of Kashmiri people
Operational level of Different political identities
Nationalistic sentiments of Kashmiri people
Power structures operation at regional levels

7. Collective marginalization of Kashmiris
Kashmir’s political salience at fore front
Character assignation of Kashmir

8. A fresh scar at Kashmiri identify
Cultural and political aggression
Paradigm shift cultural identity took over by political identity

9. What happened in 1930’s Widening the gap
Backdrop of State's political identity
What happened in 1930’s
Widening the gap

11. Why big no to Pakistan? ?

12. Indian Assertion

13. Kashmir India Compatibility

14. Post 1930 Constitutional status of Jammu and Kashmir
What is article 370?
Attempted hijack of identity politics I Kashmir

16. Plebiscite reality or myth
Emergence of new powers in Kashmir
1953 promise

18. Paradigm shift autonomy or Azadi
Regional politics a game changer
Post 1990 era in Kashmir
Economic onslaught in Kashmir

20. Conclusions Federal option having component of substantive autonomy could be the way-out for overcoming the complex web of problems the state is inflicted with. The recommendations of SAC on the question of centre state relations will be a trend setting for Indian federalism.

21. Thanks
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