The substantial presence of Indian armed personnel in the area is having an impact on the September 18, 2024, elections that are set to take place in Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. There are currently about 800,000 Indian soldiers stationed there.
The Indian government removed Jammu and Kashmir’s special status under Article 370 in 2019. This action has drawn criticism for perhaps restricting Kashmiri citizens’ right to self-determination.
According to an international investigation, the adjustments that have been made since 2019 are intended to alter the electoral and demographic landscape of the area. According to the research, these modifications might rob the region of true political representation.
Since August 5, 2019, there have been concerns expressed over the granting of domicile certificates to non-local individuals, which some believe may change.
