Absence of A Common Kashmiri Identity And Future Claims in The Region of Kashmir: Paradox of Distinct Nationalisms

Year 2017, Volume: 10 Issue: 3, 1 - 9, 08.07.2017

Arzu Güler

https://doi.org/10.25287/ohuiibf.320152

Abstract

Kashmiri identity being an important element of
the Kashmir conflict by complicating conflict resolution efforts deserves close
examination. A triangle in the state of Jammu and Kashmir between Ladakh, Jammu
and Kashmir prevents the emergence of a common Kashmirian identity. That’s why
the study focuses on only the identity of Muslims in Kashmir. It first examines
the elements that constitute this identity and second questions the causes of
the alienated and separative character of Kashmiri identity by focusing on the
Indian and Pakistan policies towards Kashmir and insurgent groups among
Kashmiri Muslims. The study finds out that Muslims in Kashmir are divided as
secular and fundamentalist Muslims and the Indian and Pakistan policies trigger
this split further. Thus, though a Kashmiri identity might be placed upon
religion, the causes of its alienation and separative character complicates the
conflict resolution further.

Keywords

Kashmiri identity, alienation, separate, India and Pakistan

Keşmir Bölgesinde Ortak Bir Keşmir Kimliğinin ve Gelecek Taleplerini Olmaması: Farklı Milliyetçiliklerin Paradoksu

Abstract

Ortak bir Keşmir kimliğinin ve gelecek taleplerinin olmaması Keşmir sorunun çözüm çabalarını zorlaştırmakta ve dolayısıyla derin bir incelemeyi hak etmektedir. Cammu ve Keşmir eyaletinde bulunan Ladak, Cammu ve Keşmir bölgeleri arasındaki üçlü durum ortak bir Keşmir kimliğinin oluşmasına engel olmaktadır. Dahası, Keşmir bölgesindeki Müslümanlar arasında da ortak bir Keşmir kimliği ve gelecek talebinden söz etmek mümkün değildir. Bu nedenledir ki; bu çalışma Keşmir bölgesinde neden ortak bir Keşmir kimliği ve gelecek talebinin olmadığına odaklanmakta ve dinin Keşmirli Müslümanlar arasında birleştirici bir unsurdan ziyade ayrıştırıcı bir unsur olduğunu ve iki farklı milliyetçiliğin oluşmasına sebep olduğunu iddia etmektedir: Hindistan ve Pakistan politikalarıyla desteklenen laik ve dini milliyetçilik.

Keywords

Keşmir kimliği, din, Hindistan ve Pakistan

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