Author: Shakir Mir

Three questions now define Ladakh’s turmoil. Is it a foreign-backed agitation, a Gen Z-led outburst or the inevitable result of political alienation? A New Delhi Post on-spot investigation finds the last explanation closest to the truth, and ignoring it could backfire on New Delhi. Five years after the abrogation of Article 370, Ladakh stands at the brink of political burnout. Once hailed as a model of direct governance and stability, the Union Territory now simmers with discontent. What began as jubilation in 2019 has soured into resentment, as Ladakhis feel betrayed by the system that promised empowerment but actually delivered…