Kashmir's Youth Face a Choice: Protest or Politics?

Kashmir has lost its statehood. It has lost local governance. It has even lost the right to protest. But resistance is not gone. The question now is how to use it. India's Generation Z has shown how young people can push for change through new methods. Their movement has used digital tools, public pressure, and organized campaigns to demand action. Kashmir's youth face a similar moment. With traditional paths closed, they must decide whether to follow this example — and whether it can work under far tighter restrictions. The answer may shape the region's future for years to come.