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Comparing the dismal voter turnout of 10-20 per cent in elections held in Jammu and Kashmir two decades ago, Tsering called the current figures a big change. He said it shows that there is hope among the local people. They will ultimately rule their land, resources and make decisions within the constitutional framework of India.
Senge Hassan Sering, a prominent political activist from Gilgit-Baltistan, has praised India for holding assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir. He called the increased voter turnout a sign of hope and progress. In an interview with ANI in Geneva, Sering stressed the growing interest among locals and pointed to nearly 59 per cent voting during the first phase of the assembly elections. Comparing the dismal turnout of 10-20 per cent in elections held in Jammu and Kashmir two decades ago, Sering called the current figures a big change. He said this shows that there is hope among the local people. They will ultimately rule their land, resources and make decisions within the constitutional framework of India.
He further highlighted that the elections were held with full constitutional rights and guarantees given to the people of Jammu and Kashmir, allowing them to participate as equal citizens of India. Sering compared this to the political situation in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (POJK) and Gilgit-Baltistan, where he claimed the elections are manipulated by the Pakistani military to serve its own interests. He said Pakistan has no legal or constitutional framework to govern these regions. Their elections are merely a sham to enable the military to exploit local natural resources and facilitate trade routes with China.
He criticised Pakistan’s declining economy, citing high inflation and external debt, which has left the country unable to provide adequate wages or infrastructure to support its population. Sering warned that without international intervention, Pakistan risks economic collapse in the coming years. The activist also raised concerns about the ongoing use of PoJK as a base for terrorist activities targeting India. He highlighted the growing threat posed by collaboration between Kashmiri and Khalistani militants, which is being fostered by countries hostile to India’s growing influence, such as China and countries supporting the Muslim Brotherhood.
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