J&K's Peaceful 2025: A Year Without Violence or Accountability?

In a surprising announcement, the Defence Ministry reported that Jammu and Kashmir saw no stone-throwing incidents in 2025, with only one local youth allegedly recruited into terrorism. The government credits this decline to a shift towards government welfare and employment schemes among local youth.

However, this rosy picture raises critical questions: what measures are being taken to ensure that these welfare schemes reach the most marginalized communities? Are the voices of the citizens being heard amidst these claims of success? The lack of incidents is commendable, but is it merely a facade for deeper issues that remain unaddressed?

As reported by NDTV, accountability remains crucial. The government must provide transparency regarding how these programs are being implemented and whether they genuinely address the needs of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Without this, the narrative of peace may be nothing more than a hollow promise.

Source: NDTV