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Fence-sitting is an option many choose willingly. Nothing wrong in being a fence-sitter or a pacifist. Most are. It becomes problematic when those claiming to be ‘neutral’ become preachy and deliver prolonged monologues to those who suffer on the ground on a daily basis

I have respect for Kashmiri diaspora. Most are well-meaning, their hearts beat for Kashmir & they feel the collective pain. But it’s all about knowing the ground realities, it’s complexities, various layers and sub-texts. Post-August 5 Kashmir love is dangerous for it lacks depth

You can’t act as a school master, sermonise and surmise without knowing. Stop preaching to a mother who is losing apple of her eye; a father who shoulders coffin of his hope; a sibling who loses a partner; a family which loses home and hearth with hopes and dreams dashed.

Problem is that most of those who understand geopolitics & international relations lack commitment. They prefer green pastures over struggle. Those who offer sacrifice & are involved in a struggle may not be well-versed with geopolitical realities. You have no right to mock them.

The ground reality in Kashmir is less about choices and free will and more about daily suffering and unending struggles. Long-distance nationalism or tweets or an article from long-distance are welcome, but avoid assuming the role of a pulpit. Tweets don’t alter facts. Regards.