India claims to be the world's largest democracy, yet the recent elections in IIOJK have unveiled the facade of this so-called democracy, which fosters fascism in the region.
From 1951 to 2024, all elections conducted in the occupied valley have been marred by fraud, deceit, and dishonesty.
In 2019, the Modi government revoked Article 370, stripping Kashmiris of their right to self-determination.
Despite this, the BJP faced a humiliating defeat in the recent Jammu and Kashmir elections, demonstrating the resilience of the Kashmiri people against oppressive governance.
The BJP and other Indian governments have historically utilized state machinery to suppress genuine democratic forces during elections.
In preparation for the recent polls, the BJP government deployed nearly 300 additional paramilitary companies, augmenting the existing 800, to hijack the electoral process.
India consistently installs puppet governments in Kashmir, which operate under the central government's directives. Before each election, Indian political parties forge alliances with Kashmiri leaders for their ulterior motives.
These puppet leaders, once victorious, often abandon their promises to the public, siding instead with Indian interests.
Recently, National Conference leader Omar Abdullah stated, "We will work with the BJP. Modi is an honest man. Restoration of Article 370 is impossible."
Meanwhile, leaders of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference remained imprisoned or under house arrest, media restrictions persisted, and foreign journalists were barred from visiting the region.
Moreover, new constituency delimitations aimed to disenfranchise the Muslim population. Jammu's representation increased to 43 seats, while Kashmir was allotted only 47, despite having a significantly larger population.
Additionally, outsiders were granted temporary domicile and voting rights before the elections, further diluting the local electoral landscape. The powers of the Lieutenant Governor were also substantially increased, a move deemed highly undemocratic, fostering an atmosphere of uncertainty and distrust.
The BJP failed to secure a single seat in the 19 available in the valley while winning 29 seats in Hindu-majority districts of Jammu, highlighting the deepening Hindu-Muslim divide in the region. These
