Satya Pal Malik, former Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, died at 79. His career spanned multiple political roles, including parliamentarian and minister. As Governor, he oversaw the abrogation of Article 370. He was known for his outspokenness and farmer-centric views.
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In 2019, Kashmir was locked down with heavy deployment, contrasting the 1990 unrest where security collapsed. The author highlights the failures to rehabilitate Pandits and establish lasting peace, noting the ongoing militarization and societal polarization despite changes and promises.
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