Kashmir: The War Of Narratives

by Bashir Assad

The stereotypical Kashmir narrative runs on a grinding machine of disinformation, half truths and concocted accounts unrelentingly flowing from Pakistan. This is an obfuscation of truth. Through the cruel, merciless arms of terrorism, atrocities and pain have been inflicted upon the Kashmiris. Hair-raising terrorist atrocities over more than 30 years tell the story of how Pakistan has ripped apart the life and happiness of Kashmiris. It is never easy to challenge the narrative constructed by Pakistan on Kashmir. This is not an exoneration of the state for its faults and follies. But Kashmir desperately needs a new intellectual discourse. It needs new perspectives. The beneficiaries shall be all of We, our loved ones, our society—all of Kashmir that wants to live an abundant, enriched and peaceful life.

216 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 26, 2021

Reviews

[avneet kumar · Rating 5 out of 5]

another brave book by the author. One feels traumatised reading this , how Kashmiri people have chosen cowardice over bravery and how they have completely surrendered themselves to terrorists and their propaganda machinery.

Bashir spares none, neither terrorists nor the government and rightly so. As we turn the pages, there’s also a continuous feeling whether Indian government have been too soft on secessionist movement or they have just been non-interested on the issue.

Somewhere down the line the book also gives an impression that the author has so much to say that one book is not enough to convey his message completely. Too many aspects have been covered but all seem so relevant , so occupying.

Kudos to the author. This was the second book of the author I have read so far. Waiting for kindle edition of his book on article 370.

[Arup Mittra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read to know the inside account of Kashmir affairs. I will read his other books also.

[Sana aga · Rating 5 out of 5]

Realistic and deep analysis

First hand accounts, detailed information have made this book perfect to understand true situation of valley.
Easy to understand and assimilate