By: Shahid Fayaz
Kashmir bleeds once again. The recent Pahalgam incident is not just a tragedy—it is a cruel attempt by hostile forces to derail the spirit of Kashmir, to ignite unrest, and to poison the minds of its people with fear and division. This is not the first time that Pakistan has orchestrated such provocations, but this must be the last time we allow it to break our unity. We, the people of Kashmir, are no longer shackled by confusion—we are awake, aware, and aligned with the truth.
Let us ask the most vital question: when Kashmiris do not wish to be with Pakistan, what right does Pakistan have to interfere in our land, in our choices, in our peace? A nation plagued with its own internal collapse, a nation crumbling under the weight of economic failure, civil unrest, and political instability, has no moral standing to preach to the people of Kashmir. Pakistan is no longer a land of ideology; it is a land haunted by its own choices—its people deserve peace, but its establishment thrives on conflict.
The truth is evident—Pakistan is using Kashmir as a pawn, as a reason to justify its failures to its own population. By fueling terrorism and militancy in the Valley, Pakistan wants to revive the old flames of resistance. But the people of Kashmir have evolved. We have matured. We are no longer interested in a narrative of bullets and bloodshed. We are interested in education, in progress, in beauty, in trade, in tourism. We are interested in life, not death.
The Pahalgam attack was not just on pilgrims or visitors—it was an attack on the soul of Kashmir. It was a direct hit to our hospitality, our identity, our image. But let it be known to the enemies of peace: Kashmir will not bow down. The blood of innocents will not be forgotten, and the only answer we must give now is unity and resistance—resistance not with guns but with growth.
To every political party in India: stop using Kashmir as a tool for political mileage. The grief of Pahalgam must not become a stepping stone for electoral narratives. It is a call for serious national unity. It is a call for immediate action against the real perpetrators. This is not about Left or Right, about BJP or Congress, about ideology or vote banks. This is about justice. This is about national security. This is about the innocent who just wanted to walk in the beauty of the Himalayas.
It is time for all Kashmiris to look inward and choose a side: the side of truth, or the side of destruction. To every local misguided youth still holding a weapon in the name of freedom—this is not the path of freedom. This is the path of manipulation. Surrender, and return to the love of your people, your land, your future. This land does not deserve the shadow of terror—it deserves the light of knowledge, art, and development.
We must envision a new Kashmir. Not a battlefield, but a cultural paradise. Let us build a “Kashmir Tower”—not a monument of tragedy but of unity. Let it stand tall in the Valley as a symbol of selfies, not sorrows. As a place where couples, families, and tourists can smile together—not scream in fear. The time has come to redefine Kashmir not by the number of attacks, but by the number of books written, businesses launched, forests saved, and dreams fulfilled.
This is a crucial hour. If we do not act now, the ripple effect could go beyond borders. This is not just about Kashmir anymore. The constant proxy warfare, the silent encouragement of radicalism, and the geopolitical tug-of-war must stop—or the world may soon find itself at the doorstep of World War III. The international community must take note: a safe, prosperous, and united Kashmir is not only India’s responsibility—it is a global necessity.
India, too, must rise to this challenge. Kashmiris are not second-class citizens—they are the crown of India. The response to this terror must be measured but strong, not only with defense but with dignity. There must be justice. There must be rehabilitation. And above all, there must be trust—trust in the Kashmiri people to choose peace over propaganda.
Let the voice of every Kashmiri echo across the Himalayas: we are one, and we will remain one. We are Indians not by compulsion, but by conviction. We do not want war—we want wisdom. We do not seek revenge—we seek renewal. And we will fight—not with violence, but with vision.
To those who orchestrated the Pahalgam massacre, let it be known: Kashmir does not fear you. Kashmir does not need you. Kashmir rejects you.
It is time to rise. It is time to heal. It is time to rebuild.
Kashmir is not a warzone—it is a wonder.
And it shall shine again.
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